Associate Team Lead - Trade Execution

City : Mohali State : Punjab (IN-PB) Country : India (IN) Requisition Number : 48590

Role Purpose Statement

Bunge Limited (www.bunge.com, NYSE: BG) is a leading global agribusiness and food company operating in over 40 countries with approximately 35,000 employees. Bunge buys, sells, stores and transports oilseeds and grains to serve customers worldwide; processes oilseeds to make protein meal for animal feed and edible oil products for commercial customers and consumers; produces sugar and ethanol from sugarcane; mills wheat, corn and rice to make ingredients used by food companies; and sells fertilizer in South America. Founded in 1818, the company is headquartered in White Plains, New York. Bunge has implemented a Shared Services Center in Mohali, India to support Global Operations in areas of Finance & Accounting, Trade Operations, Treasury and IT Support and other back office support Services

This position is responsible to execute shipments/vessels and ensure flawless execution of commodity trade contracts, which services the Asia Pacific operations for Bunge Group. In addition, there is also responsibility to support Officers in transaction processing & issue resolution.

Main Accountabilities

Perform vessel screening to ensure compliance as per Bunge Global guidelines – Review of reports, Check availability of vessel charter party agreement, vessel certificates and othersGather information on contracts nominated on the vessel to be executed from the Business TeamUpdate vessel nomination details to Sellers and Buyers (counterparties)Follow-up and get conformation on vessel nomination from counterpartiesRequest the Business Team to nominate surveyors and load port agents for the vesselMonitor loading/discharge operations and coordinate with surveyors and load port agentsSend regular updates to Buyers on the vessel statusCreate contract vessel and parcel in SAP system, and Nominate purchase/sales contracts in SAP systemPreparation of Shipping Documents like Bills of Lading, Packing List, Commercia invoice etc.Timely execute & settle purchase/sales contracts in SAP systemProvide guidance and inputs to co-workers (Documents team) on documents to be prepared for vessel execution for submission to internal and external stakeholdersReceive freight and purchase invoices from sellers and forward it to co-workers (Finance team) for payments.

Knowledge And Skills

Behaviors

Make decisions aligned to Bunge’s global strategy, business needs and financial goals and explore new perspectives by driving innovation.Cultivate strong relationships and networks, effectively influence others, and develop talent to excel in their current and future roles.Develop data driven strategies aligned with Bunge’s priorities, energize others to action through clear and compelling communication.

Technical

Good knowledge of concepts and procedures related to shipment of Veg Oils and related terms & guidelines, including expertise in Letters of credit and shipping documents. Knowledge of tanker operations is must.Ability to provide high quality level of customer service to internal & external stakeholders involved in contract execution & settlementAbility to work independently, efficiently and deliver high quality output under time pressureIndependent and meticulous with figuresStrong written & oral communications skills in English. Knowledge of European languages added advantage.Strong problem solving & organization skillsExperience in managing people and processes through a sustained period of changeExcellent computer skills and competency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)Experience in working with SAP system"

Education & Experience

6-7 years of work experience in a similar roleRelevant experience in handling bulk, break-bulk and container shipments of Agri-commodities, with good knowledge of FOSFA, GAFTA and NAEGA contracts’ rules.Minimum Education Qualification – Graduation. Post-graduation or MBA International Business would be an advantage."

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