Anl II Commercial Logistics

Role Purpose Statement

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective controls and reviews over BLA’s logistic activities.  Specifically, oversees collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders (traders, agents, execution, freight operations, finance, etc.) to ensure operational excellence through constant oversight of logistic flows and adherence to Bunge’s policies. 

Main Accountabilities

•    Coordinating BLA’s agricultural commodity product Logistic flows throughout multiple locations to ensure execution from origin port to destination port; 
•    Analyze and execute the Logistics process to ensure optimal planning, coordination, and efficient flow of Bunge’s business.
•    Leading Logistics meetings and daily coordination with chartering team, freight operations, commodity traders and execution in order to optimize planning vessel’s allocation, to ensure deadlines are met and restrictions are confirmed; 
•    Serve as a liaison for Bunge’s Global Logistics Team in Latin America, helping build and foster the Global Logistics vision to operate Bunge’s assets and execute the optimal commercial plans; 
•    Leading the implementation of internal systems to automate reports and optimize workflow. Also working in collaboration with Global Logistics to improve Bunge’s global seaborne logistics system; 
•    Analyzing and leading the preparation of port capacity forecasts for Bunge and the industry, including reporting of imbalances and constraints; 
•    Coordinating internal loading agreements to allow the ports, vessels, and infrastructures to operate in a manner that provides the most overall profitability for Bunge. 

Knowledge and Skills

•    Effective communication skills.
•    Problem solving and critical thinking skills required.
•    Fluency in Spanish and English.  Portuguese a plus.

Education and Experience

•    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, International Relations,  Agricultural Economics or related field.
•    3+ years operational experience in a commodity trading environment with exposure to trading, logistics and market risk concepts 
•    Knowledge of Sea Freight.

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