Crude Palm Oil Trader, Commodity Trading

Olympia Industries Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Crude Palm Oil Trader to enhance their trading operations. This hands-on role requires expertise in managing logistics and negotiating deals to ensure the efficient flow of crude palm oil from suppliers to buyers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commodity trading, with the ability to analyze market dynamics and maintain solid relationships with stakeholders. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact the trading landscape, and help drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in crude palm oil or related commodity trading.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute physical trades of crude palm oil, including spot and forward contracts.
• Monitor market prices and trends to identify trading opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Market Analysis

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Job description

Crude Palm Oil Trader, Commodity Trading

We are seeking an experienced CPO (Crude Palm Oil) Trader to manage and optimize the trading, sourcing and delivery of physical CPO from suppliers to buyers. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in physical commodity trading, with expertise in managing logistics, negotiating deals, and ensuring the efficient flow of CPO from source to end-user.

This is a hands-on role that requires a deep understanding of market dynamics, supply chain management and commodity pricing.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Execute physical trades of crude palm oil (CPO), including spot and forward contracts.
2. Monitor market prices, trends, and macroeconomic indicators to identify trading opportunities.
3. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers (mills, producers) and buyers (refineries, exporters, traders).
4. Negotiate contract terms, delivery schedules, pricing, and quality specifications.
5. Collaborate with logistics and operations teams to coordinate timely deliveries and resolve supply chain issues.
6. Prepare and submit trade confirmations, contracts, and documentation in compliance with internal SOPs.
7. Work closely with finance to monitor credit exposures, payment terms, and settlement timelines.
8. Maintain and update internal trading records and systems, including volume tracking and margin monitoring.
9. Assess and manage trading risk exposure in accordance with company limits and policies.
10. Provide regular market intelligence, competitor analysis, and trading performance reports.

Qualifications & Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
2. At least 4 years of experience in crude palm oil or related commodity trading.
3. Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
4. Ability to work under pressure, meet targets, and adapt to a dynamic market environment.

Interested candidates are invited to apply online stating current and expected salaries. All applications will be treated with strict confidence and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.