Offer description WHAT ARE MY MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES?
- Understand the market for Palm Product demand and collate information from various market sources on palm products imported into Europe;
- Map the market supply & demand, to identify areas where a competitive advantage exists, create prospects for potential clients and turn this into increased business using and building your professional network;
- Assist to manage overall customer relationships at the operational level, adding value in stock and inventory advisory, assisting customers to monitor and forecast demand planning and troubleshooting;
- Be involved in activities relevant to the execution of all trades derived from ex-tank sales of edible oil products;
- Liaise with local and global trade execution teams and finance teams to ensure the accurate recording of sales, purchases, supply & demand and inventory stock levels;
- Analyze and assist in improving efficiency in e.g. shipping economics, direct or indirect costs, storage capacity utilization, etc.
OUR VISION FOR YOU
After graduating from the Management Trainee Program, the graduation Program Manager will work with you to customize your Individual Development Plan. Key considerations for your first placement will be based on your individual strengths and career interests as well as business needs.
Opportunities for regional exposure for outstanding individuals will also be available depending on business needs.
If you have the ambition and aspiration to grow in the Commodity industry, and relish the opportunity to have diverse exposure, the Management Trainee Program will provide the platform, structure and support for you to grow and showcase your talent and skills.
WHAT TRAINING WILL I RECEIVE?
You will first join the marketing and operations team and focus on transportation, storage and logistics planning of the palm oil supply chain. After successful completion of the trainee program, you will have the opportunity to engage in activities in different parts of the supply chain.
WHAT EXPOSURE CAN I LOOK FORWARD TO?
- As a part of the Palm Trading team, you will get to have hands on experience in all commercial and operational activities undertaken in Europe.
- You will be building market position by identifying and developing business opportunities, new clients and negotiating and closing business deals.
- You will learn to understand the products, markets and the entire supply chain; from the European end consumer all the way back to storage, shipping, refining and origination.
- You will also be interacting with various internal and external counterparts in order to understand the steps and information flow in the supply chain with the European distribution as a key focus.
- You will be joining a team that is highly motivated, with much learning on the job and opportunity to learn about the Commodity trade
Applicant description WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
If you have 1-2 years working experience and possess the following skills, competencies and qualifications, we want to hear from you:
- Affinity and ambition to grow within the Commodity industry
- At least a Bachelor Degree in Business or equivalent with specialization in International Business, Finance, Economics or Logistics
- Proficient in Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Excellent knowledge of English and Spanish. Italian will be an added advantage.
- A team player and independent thinker
- Meticulous, accurate and hands-on person
- Comfortable working in a multicultural team, and a dynamic and evolving environment
- Ability to handle tight deadlines and work well under pressure
