Operations Director
Istanbul
FERCO is an international trading firm that buys and sells ferroalloys, iron and steel worldwide. Key markets include Turkey, Italy, Spain, the USA and Canada.+ Administered the operations of trading and lead a team of 9 people+ Organized the operation of trading activities amounting to USD 120M revenue in 2005 and reported directly to the general managers+ Negotiated with various parties, from vendors to insurance to establish cost efficiencies+ Secured financing from… Show more FERCO is an international trading firm that buys and sells ferroalloys, iron and steel worldwide. Key markets include Turkey, Italy, Spain, the USA and Canada.+ Administered the operations of trading and lead a team of 9 people+ Organized the operation of trading activities amounting to USD 120M revenue in 2005 and reported directly to the general managers+ Negotiated with various parties, from vendors to insurance to establish cost efficiencies+ Secured financing from International Banks in the Netherlands, Germany and England+ Solved a long-term dispute (amounting to $100K) for a client in Italy, resulted in re-established trust and retention of the client+ Followed up on contracts, shipments, logistics, invoicing, payments, revenues, insurance, and inspections Show less