Freight Trader

Bunge Iberica SA
US - Florida - Coral Gables
November 11, 2024

Date:
Sep 30, 2024
Location:
Coral Gables, FL - Florida, US, 33134
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 adds 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.
• 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.
Bunge (NYSE:
BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge's expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.
Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Nearest Major Market:
Miami
Job Segment:
Sustainable Agriculture, Supply Chain, Logistics, Agribusiness, Agricultural, Agriculture, Operations
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