Cargill

Freight Trader M/F/D


PayCompetitive
LocationGeneva/Geneva
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 276477

      Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s agricultural supply chain business, where we seamlessly connect farming customers with food, feed and industry.

      Job Purpose and Impact

      Ocean Transportation is one of the world’s largest bulk charterers serving Cargill’s and third party worldwide commodity shipping activities in the mineral, agricultural and petroleum sectors.

      We seek a proficient Freight Trader to join the Atlantic team based in Geneva. In this role, you will generate income and control risks by performing complex trading work, with medium risk tolerance.

      Key Accountabilities

      • Apply a thorough understanding of trade to execute and monitor the short-term regional market. Strong focus on quality, well-timed execution – converting desk plans into reality.
      • Assist the team to set and execute regional game plans based on supply and demand analysis - ultimately generating profitable growth.
      • Pricing excellence. Ensuring time charter to voyage conversion is done accurately with a strong understanding of the regional nuances.
      • Develop and implement sales strategies, identifying potential customers and foster existing customer relationships.
      • You will work under minimal supervision and independently handle complex issues while referring only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
      • Other duties as assigned.

      Qualifications

      Minimum Qualifications

      • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
      • Minimum of four years of related work experience
      • Other minimum qualifications may apply

      Preferred Qualifications

      • Ability to influence international stakeholders, negotiate and make proposals.
      • Proven ability to handle complex deals and execute under tight deadlines.
      • Master's degree or equivalent.

      We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.


      Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today:
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  • About the company

      Our team of 160,000 professionals in 70 countries draws together the worlds of food, agriculture, nutrition and risk management. For more than 150 years, we have helped farmers grow more, connecting them to broader markets. We are continuously developing products that give consumers just what they’re seeking, advancing nutrition, food safety and sustainability. And we help all of our partners innovate and manage risk, so they can nourish the world again tomorrow.