.Company: America Steel Trade CorporationAbout Us: America Steel Trade Corporation is an international trading company headquartered in North Miami, Florida. AST specializes in sourcing, exporting/importing, and distributing commodities to the North, Central, and South American Markets.Job OverviewThe Head of Operations will oversee and manage the day-to-day operational functions of the company, ensuring smooth financial and operational workflows across all departments. This individual will be responsible for accounting oversight, operational supervision, customs and port authority coordination, contract management, data analytics support, and process improvements. The role requires a strong leader who can supervise teams, manage tasks across various operational areas, and ensure the timely and accurate completion of critical financial and operational duties and Operations team.Key Responsibilities:Prepare and overview Sales and purchase contract negotiation, invoicing and set of docs, and order confirmationOversee transport and distribution to ensure timely delivery and efficient logistics management.Revenue operations - issuing invoices, processing incoming invoices, processing and tracking payments, managing overdue invoicesEnsuring statutory reporting compliance including VAT declarations and Intrastat reportingWorking closely with other heads of departments to improve efficiency (finance, operations, sales procurement, logistics)Collaborate with sales department to overview the KPIs complianceCollaborating with our finance department to ensure deal financingAutomating existing process workflows to reduce manual work and improve process stability and scalabilityCreating and delivering presentations and monthly reportsAnalyzing productivity data and optimizing staffing and production capacityData organizing and data analysisAssisting in the optimization of sales and operations workflowsMonitor production KPIs and report on performance. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivityLead and promote an innovative cultureDesigning new processes to improve quality or increase productivity or profitabilityProvide coaching and guidance to the operations team, addressing performance issues and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.Analyze current operational processes and systems, identifying inefficiencies or gaps and implementing solutions to improve productivity and quality.Develop and implement the company's operational strategy in alignment with corporate goals and objectives.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field. MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.3+ years of experience in trading operations in a B2B trading environment for physical goods (commodities, ideally metals) with at least 2 years in a leadership role