Usama Moola
Commodity Trader
Durban
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Talented Commodity Trader offering 3+ years of experience in trend monitoring, market pricing and deal-making. Gifted in oral and written communication, and dispute resolution. Desire to bring expertise to dynamic position with room for career growth and opportunity to make lasting impact on team profitability.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Commodity Trader
Africa Sunoil Refineries
Durban
09.2020 - Current
- Met with members to understand goals and recommend solutions to fit specific needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex trading challenges.
- Built strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased business opportunities.
- Liaised with customers and funding sources to identify and remove roadblocks to business funding.
- Discussed financial options with clients and provided informed suggestions.
- Completed trades on Palm Oil and Soft Oils, ensuring positive margin management.
- Managed risk effectively by closely monitoring market trends and maintaining diversification in trading portfolios.
- Reviewed proposals and contracts for compliance with specifications.
- Prepared contracts and related documentation according to strict standards.
- Delivered timely market updates to clients, enabling them to stay abreast of relevant news affecting their portfolios.
- Monitored regulatory changes affecting commodity sectors, ensuring ongoing compliance with industry standards.
- Negotiated favorable terms with counterparties, reducing costs and improving margins on trades.
- Analyzed market data to identify profitable trading opportunities and make informed decisions.
- Verified deliveries and resolved discrepancies between order and shipment.
- Created and implemented strategic trading approaches.
- Developed expertise in specific commodity sectors, providing valuable insights to clients and colleagues alike.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities, resulting in enhanced expertise and improved job performance.
- Utilized financial modeling techniques to analyze potential impacts of various market scenarios on commodity prices.
- Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
- Fostered long-term client relationships through exceptional communication skills and personalized service offerings.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, allowing for efficient analysis of performance metrics.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at streamlining trading operations, leading to increased efficiency within the organization.
- Implemented risk management strategies, minimizing exposure to volatile markets and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Bulk Supply Chain Manager
Africa Sunoil Group
Durban
10.2016 - 09.2020
- Communication with transporters and booking of trucks /tankers
- Tracking of tankers
- Tracking of oil movements across the group
- Liaising with customers and updates on deliveries
- Clearing and tanking of imports
- Ensuring tank space at the port
- Tracking of balances of oil at the port and site storage tanks
- Managing usage and throughput of port tanks
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Cost savings on transport and storage
- Planning and distribution of oil to customers
- Forecasting of customer requirements
- Daily follow ups.
- Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Increased customer satisfaction levels by ensuring on-time delivery of products through proactive shipment tracking and issue resolution.
Despatcher
Ohlanga Cash and Carry
Kokstad
12.2014 - 01.2015
- Checking that all goods were paid in full before leaving the premises
- Checks on the receipts that all goods purchased were recorded correctly
- Checking that customer accounts were up to date
- Ensuring Customer Satisfaction and dealing with queries.
Despatcher
Ohlanga Cash and Carry
Kokstad
12.2013 - 12.2013
- Checking that all goods were paid in full before leaving the premises
- Checks on the receipts that all goods purchased were recorded correctly
- Checking that customer accounts were up to date
- Ensuring Customer Satisfaction and dealing with queries.
Cashier
Save Cash and Carry
Pietermaritzburg
03.2009 - 08.2009
- Handling of cash and managing the daily float
- Ensuring that correct tender was used to purchase items
- Ensuring accurate arithmetic at all times.
Education
Certificate in Business Accounting - Management Accounting
CIMA
Online 05.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Management And Tourism
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL
Durban South Africa 07.2011 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
NIZAMIA ISLAMIC SCHOOL
Durban 01.2008 - 12.2008
Skills
Margin Calculations
Currency Trading
Business Growth
Task Prioritization
Multitasking Abilities
Problem-solving abilities
Commodity risk management
Written Communication
Microsoft Office
Tel
(031) 902 2244
Personal Information
- Salary: R 55 000 CTC
- Expected Salary: R 75 000
Extra Curricular Profile
2008, Prefect, 2008, Sports Boy Award, 2007, Played for Maritzburg United Football Club (Under 17)
References
- Ayub Akoonjee, Ohlanga Cash and Carry, (039) 727 2061
- Rashaad Solomen, Save Cash and Carry, (033) 394 9027
- AbdulKadir Essa, Africa Sunoil Refineries, 073 634 2241
Timeline
Certificate in Business Accounting - Management Accounting
CIMA
05.2024 - Current
Commodity Trader
Africa Sunoil Refineries
09.2020 - Current
Bulk Supply Chain Manager
Africa Sunoil Group
10.2016 - 09.2020
Despatcher
Ohlanga Cash and Carry
12.2014 - 01.2015
Despatcher
Ohlanga Cash and Carry
12.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Management And Tourism
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL
07.2011 - 01.2015
Cashier
Save Cash and Carry
03.2009 - 08.2009
High School Diploma -
NIZAMIA ISLAMIC SCHOOL
01.2008 - 12.2008
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