Manager - Trade Execution

City : Mohali State : Punjab (IN-PB) Country : India (IN) Requisition Number: 47449

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, Reduce aging and disputes

Resolve accruals, debit / credit notes, and month‑end close issues

Actively support cash cycle reduction and audit‑ready execution across flows

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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