Commercial Trainee - Supply Chain, Trading & Customer Service

Overview:

Bunge is hiring entry level candidates into our Trainee Program.  We are looking for collaborative, coachable candidates with strong critical thinking and communication skills.  Positions require a Bachelor’s degree from a four year accredited college or university and a desire to build a career in the food and agribusiness industry.  You will develop the skills and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation in all aspects of commercial processes. The Commercial Trainee will participate in a 18-24 month program with rotations in Supply Chain, Customer Service and Trading.  

Essential Functions:

• Develop a thorough understanding of oilseed processing, refining, and exporting operations; supply chain execution; and position management
• Assist location and corporate staff in analyzing changing market conditions, demonstrating an understanding of supply and demand balance sheets
• Develop understanding of the customer experience and the perspectives and needs of both the customer and a seller throughout the full sales process.
• Become familiar with the fundamentals of domestic and international cash oilseeds trading and risk management
• Demonstrate your level of understanding by responding to verbal or written inquiries from supervisors, mentors, or program manager
• Ability to communicate effectively with Bunge internal and external customers
• Travel to other Bunge locations for instructional purposes (as needed) 

Skill/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university required
  • Degree in business, agribusiness, and/or supply chain preferred
• Must be collaborative, results oriented and possess strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and constant change
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in standard PC applications
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Planning & organization skills
• Communication skills
• Decision making skills
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions
• Mathematical ability
• Time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes in work conditions 

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 ~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.

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