Trader
city: guatemala city state: guatemala (gt-gu) country: guatemala (gt) requisition number: 42487
a day in the life
the trader is responsible for marketing the commodity products in central america by providing a personalized service to customers in accordance with established policies and procedures.
What you’ll be doing
help grow bunge's commodity business in central america with a focus on developing medium to large customers in our region.
Monitor the credit portfolio, inventory rotation, insurance management and the financial health of medium and large customers.
Leverage knowledge of current and future destination customer base to maximize cash trading opportunities.
Monitor and own all aspects of the sale, shipment, and post‑sale and post‑shipment follow‑up, including resulting profit and loss.
Respond to market dynamics such as spreads, futures, basis and freight changes vis‑à‑vis different origins.
React quickly to quality complaint dynamics at origin and destination to minimize impacts to the customer and the value chain.
Follow up on the stocks of their own portfolio to align with mtm risk limit approvals, credit and swh.
Provide market intelligence to bunge's global research, bunge value chain and origination trading desks.
Actively communicate market data and relevant information to trading partners in the latin region.
Ensure compliance with bunge's policies and procedures in the course of doing business.
Regularly call and visit customers.
Skills/experience requirements
bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting/finance, agricultural economics, or related field.
7+ years of business experience as an associate/junior trader or similar role in the agribusiness industry.
Understanding of commodity trading, mtm rules, pnl construction, commodity cash and futures settlement practices and industry terms and exchanges (cbot).
Understanding of ocean freight market.
Fluency in english and spanish.
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 approximately 37,000 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.
Our values
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.
Seniority level
associate
employment type
full‑time
job function
finance and sales
industry
food and beverage manufacturing
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