Grain Trader

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full trade lifecycle, including contract negotiation, execution, and administration with customers and suppliers.
• Oversee shipment coordination, scheduling, pricing administration, and related trading activities to ensure smooth execution.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities while maintaining and expanding existing customer relationships.
• Monitor market developments, industry trends, supply-demand dynamics, and competitor activities to support commercial decision-making.
• Liaise with logistics, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods.
• Support risk management initiatives, compliance requirements, and commercial performance reporting.
• Collaborate closely with regional and global stakeholders to identify and capitalize on trading opportunities.
• Contribute to business growth strategies through market intelligence and customer engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Agriculture, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in commodity trading, agricultural commodities, grain trading, feed ingredients, or a related commercial environment.
• Well verse in international trade practices, contract execution, Incoterms, and trade operations.
• Knowledge of futures markets, hedging strategies, and risk management principles will be advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to develop business opportunities and manage commercial partnerships effectively.
• Established industry network within grain, feed ingredients, or agricultural commodity markets is highly desirable.