Daniel Guerrero
Roselle Park,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Senior Metal Trader with proven success at Thalheimer Brothers LLC, driving operational efficiency and expanding market reach. Expert in commodity trading and quality control, managing high-volume transactions while fostering strong supplier relationships. Recognized for strategic negotiation skills and enhancing customer service, achieving significant sales growth in competitive markets.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Metal Trader
Thalheimer Brothers LLC
09.2018 - Current
- Led non-ferrous division overseeing procurement , processing and sales across the U.S and international markets.
- Managed high-volume domestic and export transactions exceeding 100 container loads a month.
- Directed pricing strategies based on LME and comex market trends, including future contracts.
- Negotiated long-term supply agreements with processors, foundries, and mills to secure competitive margins.
- Implemented process improvements in quality control and shipping efficiency, reducing claims and container rejections.
- Expanded customer base to include service centers, tolling, brokers , foundries and mills in the US, China, South Korea , India , Japan, Germany, Malaysia , Thailand etc.
- Represented company At ISRI/REMA national events , industry networking functions and overseas buyers meetings.
- First hand knowledge in preparing mill / foundry packages.
- Vacuum prepared super alloy for alloy mills. ( Carpenter technologies, VDM, Caledonian alloys, Cleveland cliffs )
Trading Manager
C&Y Global
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Dealt directly with CEO/President and shareholders on day to day operations.
- Purchased and sold copper , brass , zinc , lead, auto parts , ICW , stainless steel and super alloys.
- Developed Northeast marketing plan and pricing strategy.
- Managed 90 supplier accounts and vendors on the purchasing side, averaging 115 loads a month into New Jersey.
- Grew east coast division into $2.6-$3M in average sales month to month for 3 years.
- Forged relationships with some of the biggest metal processors in the US ( Sims, EMR, Upstate shredding, Old Bridge Chemical, Cambridge Lee etc )
- Negotiated various contracts with freight forwarders , steamship lines and overseas brokers to insure best rate and terms.
- Created online and social media presence for C&Y - instagram @cyeastcoast & @NJmetaltrader
- Voted board member( No chapter secretary) of NJ chapter of ISRI in 2017.
- Raised NJ operation to ISRI standards.
- Negotiated new property lease extension on C&Y east coast site in 2018.
Education
MBA - Global Business Management
Kean University
Union, NJ05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
American International College
Springfield, MA05-2014
Skills
- Commodity trading
- Alloy Blending
- Quality Control
- Logistics
- Material Upgrading
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Operational efficiency
- Inventory management
- Dispute mediation
- Financial settlements
- Excellent communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Metal Trader
Thalheimer Brothers LLC
09.2018 - Current
Trading Manager
C&Y Global
08.2015 - 09.2018
MBA - Global Business Management
Kean University
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
American International College
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