Team Lead- Settlements

Bunge Iberica SA; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Team Lead for Settlements to oversee the accurate input of commodity orders and contracts. This pivotal role involves managing the settlement process, ensuring timely execution, and maintaining high standards of customer service. You will lead a team in utilizing SAP for order management and reporting, while fostering collaboration across various stakeholders. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about driving improvements through data-driven decisions, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a global organization.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in International Agri-commodity execution/finance.
• Advanced proficiency in English; knowledge of other languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise input of purchase and sales orders in SAP.
• Prepare daily reports and manage customer queries.
• Coordinate with internal and external interfaces.

Skills

Customer Focus

Attention to details

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Analytical tools

Job description

Job Description

Business Title: Team Lead – Settlements

Global Function: Business Services

Global Department: Global Trade Execution - Settlements

Reporting to: Manager - Settlements

Role Purpose Statement: The overall responsibility of the Settlement Team lead is to ensure accurate and timely input of commodity purchase and sales orders/contracts including amendments in the system (SAP), load order creation and application for Rail, Truck and Barge movements, create and apply tickets in SAP, Purchase and sales execution in SAP, freight adjustments, quality claim settlement, payment proposal creations as well as preparation of daily reports as per business requirement.

Main Accountabilities:

1. Supervise input of purchase and sale orders/contracts and relevant amendments in the system (SAP).
2. Monitor and entry of Load order creation and application in SAP.
3. Monitor and execute purchase and sales orders.
4. Create and apply tickets in SAP.
5. Handle freight adjustments.
6. Creation and updation of Billing String.
7. Issuance of invoices, credits, and debits notes.
8. Manage customer queries and complaints related to quality, transportation, and incorrect material.
9. Claim settlement.
10. Preparing daily reports like plant reports, missed pickup, detention, cancellation, and contract balance report as prepared and issued on time.
11. Close coordination with internal and external interfaces on day-to-day activities.
12. Effective communication on all day-to-day operation related activities with various stakeholders.
13. Work in coherence to achieve self and team goals.
14. Daily status update and report issues to the manager for timely resolution.
15. Should be flexible to work in US shift as per business requirement.

Knowledge and Skills:

Behavior: Improve Bunge's outcomes by making data-driven decisions, keeping the customer at the forefront of all they do, and proactively gaining insight into the global strategy. Collaborate, effectively communicate with others and take initiative to continually develop themselves. Pursue opportunities to solve problems and take action while maintaining the ability to manage work, even in times of challenge or change.

Technical Competencies:

1. Customer Focus.
2. Continuous Improvement.
3. Attention to details.

Decision-Making:

1. Strong customer service and communication skills.
2. Attention to details, process-oriented and analytical skills.
3. Flexible and adaptive to changing conditions in the business/market environment.
4. Work well as part of a team to achieve a common objective.
5. Effective decision-making and problem-solving.

Education & Experience:

1. Degree in Business Administration, Logistics or related field.
2. Desirable minimum 6-8 years of experience in International Agri-commodity execution/finance.
3. Advanced in both written and verbal English. Knowledge of any other foreign language(s) would be an advantage.
4. Computer proficiency (SAP, Analytical tools, MS Office).

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled