Job Description

We’re re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives. That includes the lives of everyone who works for Anglo American. We strive to be a great company where employees are happy and inspired to do their best work. A place where every colleague can grow, develop and realise their potential. To live up to our Always with Purpose employee value proposition, we’re putting the development and growth of colleagues first by ensuring everyone at Anglo American has the career experience they deserve.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Sales Operations Specialist to support our equity products and third-party offerings across the full sales lifecycle. This role is responsible for coordinating sourcing, origination and trading activities within Marketing, while ensuring efficient execution of shipment-related processes in line with contractual and commercial requirements. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying value opportunities, maintaining operational excellence, and acting as a critical control point to mitigate risk across the end-to-end supply chain. This position is particularly well-suited to candidates with experience in base metals or related commodity markets.

Core Responsibilities (amongst others):

• Provide input into purchase and sales contracting processes, with a focus on operational terms, payment terms, and trade finance requirements.
• Identify and evaluate potential operational risks arising from discrepancies between purchase and sales contract terms and propose mitigation solutions prior to execution.
• Execute shipping plans in line with vessel schedules, customer requirements, and agreed delivery timelines.
• Act as a key coordination point between Sales and in-country operational logistics teams, ensuring alignment and effective monitoring.
• Issue clear instructions to logistics service providers and suppliers to ensure timely and efficient product delivery.
• Manage end-to-end shipment activities, including vessel nomination, container bookings, port and laycan declarations, shipping instructions, insurance, and coordination of load/discharge port surveyors and operations.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, warehousing operators, and internal shipping teams to secure container and vessel capacity in line with contractual terms.
• Review and/or process Letters of Credit (LCs) to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational feasibility for shipments.
• Obtain LC confirmation and discounting quotes from banks and support the discounting process by preparing and submitting required documentation.
• Ensure all shipping documentation and invoices generated are in order as required, e.g. bill of lading and quality certifications.
• Liaise with Finance to ensure timely receipt of payments and accurate booking of final invoices.

Qualifications

• Good understanding on Letter of Credit, UCP 600, ISBP and Incoterms 2020.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in international commodity operations or logistics.
• Degree-qualified, preferably in Commercial, Engineering, or Business disciplines (desirable).
• Experience in managing shipments within a trading environment
• Knowledge of sales operations and trade finance instruments such as letters of credit, warehousing, logistics, and dry bulk/container shipment management (desirable).
• High level of commercial acumen, with strong numerical and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Mandarin and English.

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Additional Information

Who we are

At Anglo American, we’re redefining what it means to mine responsibly. We lead with integrity, care deeply about people and the planet, and constantly push the boundaries of innovation to work safer and smarter. From reducing water and energy use to pioneering precision extraction technologies, we’re committed to sustainable practices that deliver real impact—today and for generations to come.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of the process.