Role Purpose Statement
The Process Lead- trade execution will be the owner of the Trade Execution process. They will be responsible for designing a best in class process that is compliant and standardized across organization
Main Accountabilities
- Finalize best in class To Be process design
- Sign off on config changes, customization and development from a process and functionality standpoint.
- Identify the right technology is being used for conducting the business process.
- Monitor and measure the performance of the Trade Execution business process
- Improve the business process flow on a continual basis utilizing industry leading practices
- Help Team Leaders setting policies and procedures for the Trade Execution process
- Act as key contact person for all internal and external groups (Bunge Global, Counterparties and Statutory team) which affect / are affected by the Trade Execution process
- Assist team in trouble shooting and decision making
- Identify changes to long term resource needs and implements appropriate actions
- Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Standards & implement the process improvements whenever required.
- Ensure the internal finance controls, procedures in place and in compliance with company policies.
- Preparing and updating process documentation and to keep up to date all the time.
- Responsible for managing contract / settlement KPI Targets as per the defined SLAs.
- Identify & implement process improvements to generate process efficiency."
Knowledge and Skills
Behavior
- Use knowledge of Bunge’s business, structure and strategy to develop innovative solutions to improve results or eliminate problems.
- Build partnerships, appropriately influence to gain commitment, foster talent and coach others to grow in current or future roles..
- Drive results through high standards, focus on key priorities, organization, and preparing others for change."
Technical
- Deep understanding of trade execution and Trade Execution activities
- Good knowledge of concepts and procedures related to shipment of trade commodities and related terms & guidelines, including expertise in Letters of credit and shipping documents
- Good understanding of contracts, charter parties and key Laytime/demurrage provisions and the terminology associated with the petroleum industry and commercial commodities.(Preferred)
- Knowledge and understanding of marine and terminal operations. (Preferred)
- Experience in working with business stakeholders in the region, country & group functions. Ability to convert policy & strategic directions into policy, procedures and instructions
- Experience in principles of business process management and process performance
- Deep expertise in process transformation and business process re-engineering
- Aware of process best practices and best in class process performance
- Deep understanding of service delivery models, target operating models, service management
- Experience in developing the standards for process documentation and knowledge retention
- Excellent communicators. High degree of negotiation skills. Ability to take a stand yet find common ground with business stakeholders. Change management skills"
Education & Experience
- 12+ years of work experience in a similar role
- Experience in Agribusiness/Commodity trading industry preferred
- Relevant experience in handling bulk, break-bulk, container shipments processes of agri-commodities, with good knowledge of GAFTA and NAEGA contracts’ rules.
- Experience in managing people and processes through a sustained period of change
- Eye for details and the ability to view the financials from a commercial standpoint
- Ability to partner with other BBS Team Managers to optimize processes across the SSC
- Ability to manage the BBS vision and purpose
- Strong written & oral communications skills in English
- Strong problem solving & organization skills
- Excellent computer skills and competency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)