Freight Trader

A Day in the Life:
Dry Bulk Freight Trading and Operating responsibilities.

What You'll Be Doing

Chartering
•      Support the Bunge Latin America commodities traders with Ocean Freight backing for spot and forward business.
•      Maintain the profitability and effectiveness of vessels and cargo contracts using all available tools. •      Ensure close coordination and communication with the Freight Product Line, to maximize the efficiency of the company’s vessels and trading opportunities. 
•      Develop new relationships and ensure that current relationships with brokers, owners, customers, agents, and other service providers are maintained and leveraged to improve trading capabilities.
•      Focus on time/voyage chartering that add value to our flows.

Operational Excellence
•    Bunge software data input and maintenance according to company rules. 
•    Produce internal reporting documents regarding the financial and other aspects of freight trading. •    Provide best in class customer service to both internal & external customers.
•    Full engagement with freight operations group to execute voyages and cooperate closely with ships masters, technical managers, customers, agents, brokers, and various other entities.
•    Assist in planning, routing, bunkering, laytime calculations, and other operating functions as needed, as well as interacting with other BLA and cross-company departments. 

Third Party & Positioning
•    Assist in hedging the overall freight & bunkers position according to company strategy, available tools, and position limits.
•    Assist in the development of market analysis and trading strategies to advance growth opportunities in the region.  •    To constantly look for arbitrage opportunities derived from market imperfections on vessel types, geographies, etc.
•    Identify new business opportunities and work to expand the freight portfolio via multiple commodities and third-party activity.
•    Build close relationships with key potential new customers across the Americas that complement the existing network of buyers.
•    Expand third party business aligned with company objectives, via full cargos and expanding parceling opportunities all over the Americas."
•    Focus on time charter equivalent earnings, long term contracts, and relationships that add value to our flows.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, or closely related field. 
• 5 years of experience as an Associate Trader Dry Bulk Freight or similar role in the Agribusiness industry to include a minimum of 2 years of experience with vessel operations, future pricing, logistics and IMOS." Solid understanding of Freight Operations a must.  
• Knowledgeable of commercial shipping contracts. Understanding of basics of maritime law.
• Solid analytical and negotiation skills.  
• Experience with Profit & Loss calculations and interpretation. 
• Able to work in a fast paced and stressful environment where organizational and decision-making skills are essential in handling multiple tasks.

#INDT1

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge