Senior Trader

Bunge Iberica SA; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge Iberica SA in Mumbai is seeking a Senior Trader to lead Soy Oil CNF distribution and trading across South Asia. The role covers distribution into India, Bangladesh and Nepal, and managing relationships with buyers, brokers and refiners.

Strong negotiation, planning and analytical skills are essential for success. The ideal candidate has 15 years of relevant experience and an MBA in agriculture, economics, or foreign trade.

Qualifications

• MBA in agriculture, economics, foreign trade or related field.
• 15 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in Soy Oil distribution and trading preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead CNF distribution for Soy Oil into India, Bangladesh and Nepal.
• Trade Soy Oil in India and manage external stakeholder relationships.
• Strategize CNF flows and coordinate with internal teams for execution.
• Monitor supply and demand and develop distribution strategies for South Asia.

Skills

Trading

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Interpersonal

Planning

Detail-oriented

Proactivity

Problem solving

Education

MBA (Agri/Econ/FT)

Job description

Senior Trader

Location: IN, Mumbai, Mahārāshtra, India

Role Purpose Statement

Senior level distribution lead for Soy Oil for South Asia (Ex‑Pak)

Main Accountabilities

• Responsible for Soy Oil CNF distribution business into India, Bangladesh and Nepal.
• Responsible for trading of the soy Oil in India.
• Responsible for managing the relationship with external stakeholders like buyers and brokers.
• Responsible for strategizing and implementing CNF flows into India and Bangladesh in collaboration with the Director of Distribution.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders such as the origin team, freight team, execution team, risk team and finance team for smooth execution of the program.
• Coordinate with the research team on the supply and demand of edible oils into South Asia.

Impact/Dimensions

• Development and implementation of the destination distribution strategy, especially for Soy Oil.
• Responsible for trading Soy Oil and continuously monitoring supply and demand.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Market share in the South Asian market.
• Performance of customers and accounts receivable.

Major Opportunities and Decisions

Develop and execute distribution strategy.

Establish and maintain relationships with external and internal stakeholders.

Management/Leadership

• Supervision
• Process Improvement
• Planning
• Detail‑Oriented
• Negotiation
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Skills
• Proactivity

Key Relationships, Stakeholders & Interfaces (External & Internal)

• External: Refiners, Brokers, Traders, Associations

Knowledge and Technical Competencies

• Self‑starter and self‑motivated to take on challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking.

Education/Experience

• MBA degree in agriculture, economics, foreign trade or related field.
• 15 years of relevant work experience.