PE- Trade Execution

Bunge Limited; Mohali; On-site; INR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge in India is seeking a Vessel Operations Coordinator to execute shipments and ensure flawless contract execution for Asia Pacific trade. You will manage vessel nominations, prepare shipping documents, and coordinate with buyers, sellers, surveyors, and port agents.

The role requires 2–5 years in bulk/break-bulk/container shipments, strong English communication, and SAP experience. Graduation is required; MBA could be an advantage. Hybrid work in Mohali with SAP expertise is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of work experience in a similar role.
• Experience in handling bulk, break-bulk and container shipments of Agri-commodities.

Responsibilities

• Perform vessel screening to ensure compliance per Bunge guidelines.
• Gather information on contracts nominated on the vessel from the Business Team.
• Update vessel nomination details to Sellers and Buyers.
• Follow-up and get confirmation on vessel nomination from counterparties.
• Nominate surveyors and load port agents for the vessel.
• Monitor loading/discharge operations and coordinate with agents.
• Send regular updates to Buyers on vessel status.
• Create contract vessel and parcel in SAP, and nominate purchase/sales contracts in SAP.

Skills

Vessel operations

Shipping documents

Letters of credit

English communication

MS Office

Education

Graduation

MBA International Business (advantage)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Role Purpose Statement

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 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.

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 & 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

• 2-5 years of work experience in a similar role
• Relevant experience in handling bulk, break-bulk and container shipments of Agri-commodities,.
• Minimum Education Qualification Graduation. Post-graduation or MBA International Business would be an advantage."