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Business Title : Senior Manager- Global Trade Execution Transformation & Integration Lead

Global Department : Strategy and Transformation

Reporting to : Director Global Business Services Projects & Integration

This role, reporting to the Director Transformation, will be responsible for supporting Global Laytime activities under Bunge Freight division as well as Trade Execution of Dry Agricultural products under commodity value chains for different Business/Trading Units. The successful candidate will work upstream with the Origin Execution Teams AR to understand and derive solutions to sustainable and efficient execution, defining profitable Post fixture liquidation module, support SLA’s for key deliverables, support and report on product classification, act as a liaison with Traders, Accounting, Global freight, Auditors, and key stakeholders.

• Drive GTE process transformation initiatives with an objective to reduce the GTE process cost.
• Set up new delivery capabilities – domestic execution, Freight etc at BBS
• Set up delivery capabilities for new commodities like Cotton & Sugar at BBS
• Drive global program to reduce the working capital requirement for Bunge
• Drive integration of trade operations activities from Viterra to BBS structure
• Define To Be operating Model for GTE processes at BBS
• Lead all transition efforts for GTE process consolidation to BBS
• Lead stabilization of Viterra processes at BBS to ensure smooth business operations Identify & drive key cost programs to drive cost take optimization for GTE processes.
• Accountable for setting up / revising KPIs and establish key performance metrics to improve business outcomes. Works closely with senior business stakeholders to deliver on ‘common goals’: cost, turnaround time and quality. Deliver solutions to operational problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service.
• Drives continuous improvement and transformation initiatives constantly identifying inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities using the right mix of people, processes, tools, and technologies.
• Leverage tools and technologies to improve agility and effectiveness of operations and service delivery.
  Manage, coach, and develop a high performing and motivated team(s), building the culture of continuous improvement that meets agreed objectives.
• Invests and contributes in nurturing the supply chain and logistics capabilities within GBS through L&D initiatives.
• Articulate GBS capabilities and transformational abilities at all opportune moments to the larger organization which improves adoption of GBS by different businesses and countries.
• Effectively collaborates and maintains excellent relationships with other work streams and functions
• Deliver integration savings as identified in the business case. Expected savings target is USD 8 – 10 M per annum Smooth transition of Viterra work to BBS.
• Reduce GTE operations cost by 25 – 30% over the next 2 years
• Reduce the Cash Cycle for trade flows under different value chains by 2 – 3 days.
• Ensure smooth Go-Live & stabilization of Viterra processes at BBS

• Postgraduation (preferably MBA’s) in International Business or Supply Chain with a minimum of 12 years of proven experience, with at least 7-8 years of experience as a core transformation person driving various global initiatives.
• Proven track record of driving large scale global programs and delivering cost optimizations for the organization Domain expertise in managing Int’l logistics operations and EXIM documentation.
• Prior experience of working in different countries & geographies would be an added advantage.
• Should have played strategic roles and managed large teams engaging into global Agri commodity execution process. Commercial and financial acumen with a fair understanding of impact of failure in terms of business cost and customer satisfaction.
• Experience working in a similar Shared Services Centre setup. Proven track record of delivering year on year savings Experience in workflow tools and document imaging systems Strong customer service, communication skills/soft skills

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. Veterans/Disabled