Trade Operations Specialist
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Bunge is seeking a Trade Operations Specialist in Geneva to execute the full lifecycle of dry bulk contracts (seeds and grains) across Europe, Asia and the MENA region. You’ll coordinate with trading, logistics, finance and quality teams to ensure compliant, timely documentation, vessel allocation, chartering advice, cargo movements, invoice validation and cost reporting, while enforcing FOSFA/GAFTA standards and internal controls. The ideal candidate has 7 years in dry bulk trade execution, SAP proficiency, and a track record across international markets, with English fluency and extra languages a plus. Tip: tailor your resume to highlight cross regional projects, include quantifiable outcomes, and demonstrate stakeholder diplomacy and proactive problem solving for a Geneva onsite role.
City : Genève State : Genève (CH-GE) Country : Switzerland (CH) Requisition Number: 45849
Are you an experienced trade operations professional with strong expertise in dry bulk commodities such as seeds and grains? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment and want to play a key role in global trade execution across Europe, Asia, and the MENA region?
If so, this opportunity at Bunge in Geneva could be the right next step in your career.
As a Trade Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for executing and overseeing the full lifecycle of dry bulk commodity contracts. You will ensure smooth and compliant execution of purchase and sales agreements, coordinating closely with internal and external stakeholders across multiple regions.
You will work in close collaboration with trading, logistics, finance, and quality teams, ensuring that all operational processes are executed efficiently and in line with company standards.
Key Responsibilities
- New vessel identification and allocation to offices in charge
- Follow-up of contractual declarations and extensions – shipment/delivery extensions/port declarations
- Supervise nominations, chartering advice, and execution from the end-to-end lifecycle of dry bulk (seeds and grains) contracts
- Coordinate cargo movements, stock management, and transfer processes
- Follow-up with execution offices in charge to ensure timely and accurate preparation and verification of all trade documentation
- Liaise with shared service teams and external partners (e.g. surveyors, insurers) as needed
- Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with FOSFA and internal requirements
- Review, validate, and approve invoices, costs, and insurance documentation
- Perform cost analysis and reporting on executed trades
- Maintain strong communication with international stakeholders across Europe, Asia, and MENA
What You Bring
- Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in trade execution within dry bulk commodities (seeds and/or grains)
- Strong knowledge of international trade operations and contractual frameworks (FOSFA / GAFTA required)
- Experience working across international markets, with exposure to Europe, Asia, and/or MENA strongly preferred
- Proficiency in SAP systems is essential
- Experience in oils or related commodities is considered an advantage
- Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills
- Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus)
What We Offer
- A dynamic and international working environment within a global agribusiness leader
- Opportunity to deepen your expertise in dry bulk commodity trade execution
- Collaboration with diverse teams across multiple regions
- A culture focused on performance, ownership, and continuous improvement
- Competitive compensation and development opportunities
Interested?
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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 partner 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. Learn more at Bunge.com.
Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:
• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity
If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge