Freight Trader

Miami, Florida, United States

About the role

Dry Bulk Freight Trading and Operating responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Bunge Latin America commodities traders with Ocean Freight backing for spot and forward business.
• Maintain the profitability and effectiveness of vessels and cargo contracts using all available tools.
• Ensure close coordination and communication with the Freight Product Line to maximize the efficiency of the company’s vessels and trading opportunities.
• Develop new relationships and maintain current relationships with brokers, owners, customers, agents, and other service providers to improve trading capabilities.
• Focus on time/voyage chartering that add value to Bunge’s flows.
• Input and maintain data in Bunge software according to company rules.
• Produce internal reporting documents regarding the financial and other aspects of freight trading.
• Provide best-in-class customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Engage fully with the freight operations group to execute voyages and cooperate closely with ship masters, technical managers, customers, agents, brokers, and other entities.
• Assist in planning, routing, bunkering, laytime calculations, and other operating functions as needed, as well as interacting with other Bunge Latin America and cross-company departments.
• Assist in hedging the overall freight and bunkers position according to company strategy, available tools, and position limits.
• Assist in the development of market analysis and trading strategies to advance growth opportunities in the region.
• Identify arbitrage opportunities derived from market imperfections on vessel types, geographies, etc.
• Identify new business opportunities and work to expand the freight portfolio via multiple commodities and third-party activity.
• Build close relationships with key potential new customers across the Americas that complement the existing network of buyers.
• Expand third-party business aligned with company objectives via full cargos and expanding parceling opportunities all over the Americas.
• Focus on time charter equivalent earnings, long-term contracts, and relationships that add value to Bunge’s flows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, or a closely related field.
• 5 years of experience as an Associate Trader Dry Bulk Freight or similar role in the Agribusiness industry, including a minimum of 2 years of experience with vessel operations, future pricing, logistics, and IMOS.
• Solid understanding of Freight Operations.
• Knowledgeable of commercial shipping contracts.
• Understanding of the basics of maritime law.
• Solid analytical and negotiation skills.
• Experience with Profit & Loss calculations and interpretation.
• Able to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment where organizational and decision-making skills are essential in handling multiple tasks.

About the company

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed, and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of 34,000 dedicated employees partners with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate.

Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.