Associate Team Lead - Trade Execution

Bunge; Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge Limited operates a Shared Services Center in Mohali to support Global Operations across Finance & Accounting, Trade Operations, Treasury and IT Support. The role focuses on vessel compliance, contract handling, SAP-based settlement and shipping document preparation, interacting with internal teams and external counterparties.

Ideal candidates have 6–7 years in bulk and container shipments, strong SAP and MS Office skills, and excellent English communication. Graduation/MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• 6–7 years of work experience in bulk, break-bulk and container shipments.
• Graduation; MBA in International Business would be an advantage.
• Strong English communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform vessel screening to ensure compliance with guidelines and contracts.
• Gather contract details from the Business Team and update vessel nominations.
• Nominate surveyors and load port agents; monitor loading/discharge operations.
• Create contracts in SAP and prepare shipping documents (B/L, packing list, commercial invoice).
• Receive freight/purchase invoices and coordinate payments with Finance.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Time management

Leadership

Education

Graduation

MBA in International Business

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

City : Mohali State : Punjab (IN-PB) Country : India (IN) Requisition Number: 47454

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

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 others
• Gather information on contracts nominated on the vessel to be executed from the Business Team
• Update vessel nomination details to Sellers and Buyers (counterparties)
• Follow-up and get conformation on vessel nomination from counterparties
• Request the Business Team to nominate surveyors and load port agents for the vessel
• Monitor loading/discharge operations and coordinate with surveyors and load port agents
• Send regular updates to Buyers on the vessel status
• Create contract vessel and parcel in SAP system, and Nominate purchase/sales contracts in SAP system
• Preparation of Shipping Documents like Bills of Lading, Packing List, Commercia invoice etc.
• Timely execute & settle purchase/sales contracts in SAP system
• Provide guidance and inputs to co-workers (Documents team) on documents to be prepared for vessel execution for submission to internal and external stakeholders
• Receive freight and purchase invoices from sellers and forward it to co-workers (Finance team) for payments.

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 & settlement
• Ability to work independently, efficiently and deliver high quality output under time pressure
• Independent and meticulous with figures
• Strong written & oral communications skills in English. Knowledge of European languages added advantage.
• Strong problem solving & organization skills
• Experience in managing people and processes through a sustained period of change
• Excellent 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 role
• Relevant 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.

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