Manager - Trade Execution

Role Purpose Statement

The Manager – Trade Execution is accountable for end‑to‑end ownership of trade execution and settlement for assigned commodities and regions, ensuring safe, compliant, timely, and economically optimal execution of global trade flows.

This role operates as a value‑protecting execution leader, balancing speed, control, and cost while leading teams, managing complexity across stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement, automation, and operating model maturity within Global Trade Execution.

Main Accountabilities

1. End‑to‑End Trade Execution Ownership

• Own the full trade execution lifecycle including nomination, vessel execution, documentation alignment, settlement, and washouts
• Ensure execution aligns with contractual terms, commercial intent, and financial controls
• Proactively identify and mitigate execution risks impacting margin, cash cycle, or compliance

2. Vessel, Execution & Compliance Governance

• Lead execution planning including vessel selection, screening, nomination, and compliance approvals
• Ensure adherence to Bunge global compliance standards, charterparty terms, and counterparty requirements
• Govern execution performance through disciplined event tracking, issue resolution, and escalation

3. Settlement, Cash Cycle & Financial Discipline

• Ensure timely and accurate execution and settlement of purchase / sales contracts in SAP
• Partner with Finance to :

1. Reduce aging and disputes
2. Resolve accruals, debit / credit notes, and month‑end close issues
3. Actively support cash cycle reduction and audit‑ready execution across flows

Stakeholder & Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted execution partner to Trading, Freight, Origin, Finance, Accounting, and Compliance
• Provide clear execution insights, risks, and recommendations to business teams
• Own execution communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure predictability and trust

 People Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and develop a high‑performing execution team, driving:
• Clear accountability
• Skill development
• Engagement and retention
• Manage workload distribution to consistently deliver global KPIs and service levels
• Build execution bench strength to support scale and transition

Process Excellence, Transformation & Automation

• Drive process standardization, simplification, and efficiency across execution activities
• Lead or support global transition and transformation initiatives within GTE
• Champion adoption of digital platforms and tools such as Covantis, Sedna, Global Share, and automation/AI solutions
• Identify and deliver lean efficiency and cost‑saving initiatives within execution"

Knowledge and Skills

Behavior

• Make decisions aligned to Bunge’s global strategy, business needs and financial goals and explore new perspectives by driving innovation.
• Cultivate strong relationships and networks, effectively influence others, and develop talent to excel in their current and future roles.
• Develop data driven strategies aligned with Bunge’s priorities, energize others to action through clear and compelling communication.

Technical

• Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of global trade execution, shipping documentation, LC handling, and settlement processes
• Solid understanding of GAFTA / NAEGA contracts and agri‑commodity execution norms
• Experience managing bulk, break‑bulk, and containerized shipments
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and execution judgment
• Proven people leadership during periods of change
• High proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools

Education & Experience

• 9–10 years of international trade execution experience
• 1–2+ years of people management experience
• Graduation required; MBA / Post‑Graduation in International Business or Supply Chain preferred

Distinct Advantage

• Exposure to Shared Services / Global Business Services environments
• Experience handling high‑volume, low‑latency trade execution
• Familiarity with workflow tools, document management, and digital trade platforms
• Strong stakeholder communication and customer mindset"

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