European Rail Freight Commercial Strategist

Bunge Iberica SA; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge Iberica SA is seeking a Rail Freight Commercial Specialist to manage the commercial side of rail transportation across Europe from our Rotterdam hub. You will source capacity, negotiate rates, and provide commercial advice to traders and operators, ensuring competitive solutions in a dynamic market.

Join a global agribusiness leader and collaborate with Commercial, Logistics, and Execution teams to optimize rail capacity, costs, and service levels in a fast-paced international environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in rail freight or related logistics.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced international environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and secure rail freight capacity with railway undertakings and logistics partners across Europe.
• Negotiate competitive freight rates and commercial agreements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with rail operators and transportation providers.
• Monitor market developments and identify opportunities to improve transportation efficiency and costs.
• Request, compare, and evaluate quotations for rail transportation services.
• Calculate freight costs and provide accurate pricing to traders.
• Develop route calculations and commercial proposals for new and existing business opportunities.
• Advise the business on the most competitive and efficient rail transport solutions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for traders regarding rail freight capacity and transportation costs.
• Work closely with Commercial, Logistics, and Execution teams to align transportation solutions with business needs.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across Europe.
• Support forecasting activities related to rail capacity and wagon utilization.
• Contribute to quarterly reporting and commercial performance analysis.
• Analyze transportation data and identify opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.
• Support projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and service levels throughout the rail network.

Skills

Rail freight experience

Commercial negotiation

Analytical reasoning

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Proactive mindset

International work

Tools

Excel

Job description

Bunge Iberica SA is seeking a Rail Freight Commercial Specialist to manage the commercial side of rail transportation across Europe from our Rotterdam hub. You will source capacity, negotiate rates, and provide commercial advice to traders and operators, ensuring competitive solutions in a dynamic market.

Join a global agribusiness leader and collaborate with Commercial, Logistics, and Execution teams to optimize rail capacity, costs, and service levels in a fast-paced international environment.