Junior Trader - Ivory Coast - Logistics

Michael Page Africa; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commodity trading company is seeking a Junior Trader to manage the import and export of building materials in West Africa. This role, based in Ivory Coast, requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in commodities, a Bachelor's degree, and fluency in French and English. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to excel in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary net

Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Junior Trader in international commodities.
• Exposure to logistics and shipping is a plus.
• Ability to analyze client portfolios and identify commercial leads.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Trade Director in managing import and export flows of materials.
• Prepare commercial agreements and support negotiations.
• Coordinate shipments from production plants to final destinations.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Commercial negotiation

Market analysis

Supply chain coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Trade or Business Management

Job description

• Global commodity trader specialized in building materials across West Africa
• Role will be based in Abidjan, Ivory coast

About Our Client

Our client is an International shipping and trading organization within the Building material sector. Due to an expansion in their business portfolio across West Africa, this opening is an excellent opportunity for a high-potential graduate to build expertise in commodities trading, supply‑chain operations, and emerging‑markets business development.

Job Description

Reporting to the Trading Director, Your responsibilities are outlined below:

• Commercial & Trading Support: Responsible for assisting the Trade director in managing the import and export flow of building materials internationally into West Africa
• Preparing commercial agreements, while supporting negotiations with suppliers, logistic partners and freight partners across West Africa
• Supply Chain & Operations: Coordinating sea and land shipments from production plants to port terminals and final destinations
• Liaise with shipping companies, forwarding agents and local transportersMarket Research & Analysis: Responsible for producing marketing intelligence reports for West Africa (imports, consumption, pricing trends)
• Ability to analyze client portfolios while identifying potential commercial leads

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Junior Trader preferably from an International commodity sector covering African markets
• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business Management within reputable universities within Europe is preferred
• Previous exposure within the logistics and shipping sector is a plus
• Excellent fluency in French and English is mandatory
• Self‑motivated individual with an ability to excel within challenging environments
• Willing to travel internationally and relocate to Ivory Coast

What's on Offer

Competitive salary net + benefits