Trader Cacoa Sugar

Tradin Organic the global front-runner in organic ingredients started its journey 30 years ago with its HQ in Amsterdam. Today we have grown to source process and supply over 150 delicious organic ingredients from 60 origins worldwide holding a diverse range of certifications. We offer a wide range of ingredients from frozen fruit and vegetables dried fruits cocoa sugar pulses seeds nuts oils fats fruit concentrates sweeteners and more.

Our full-service portfolio impacts and is built on an extraordinary supply chain of farmers traceable sourcing projects quality assurance sustainability initiatives and in-house processing facilities such as Crown of Holland and Suncomo. Tradin Organic has offices worldwide fostering a vibrant and diverse environment.

We are a part of Acomo N.V. with headquarters in Rotterdam. Acomo N.V. is an international group with as its principal business the sourcing trading treatment processing packaging and distribution of conventional and organic plant-based food products and ingredients. Acomo N.V. is listed at the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.

Together we supply organic ingredients that taste good and do good. Join us in our mission to make everyones first choice organic.

For our office in Amsterdam The Netherlands we are looking for a:

TRADER COCAO / SUGAR

The Trader Cocoa/Sugar is the linking pin between our suppliers key customers and our commercial team. You are responsible for the trading activities and commercial performance of your products. You take commercial positions and play role in coordinating activities with our regional sales offices and USA branch office. Next to that the Trader Cocoa/Sugar is responsible for co-managing trading book positions exposure and potentially the futures account. Your high energy drive creativity and outstanding communication skills will prevail to further develop the business to achieve continued growth of the business. The Trader will work at our CS desk which consists of the categories Sugars Cocoa and Sweeteners.

What youll bring

• Minimum: Bachelors degree in commerce/international trade Agricultural diploma is a big plus

• 5 years of experience in a comparable function

• Affinity with ingredients or agricultural commodities

• Strong written and verbal skills ability to concisely communicate with all levels of the organization and its executive teams

• Experience in an import/export environment and successful customer service experience

• Up to date relevant legal knowledge (trade and liability related)

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Stress resistance and flexibility prioritization skills and decisiveness

• Understanding of the world of commodities (experience with terminal markets is a plus)

• Proficiency in the English language (in writing and verbally) is a must; command of Dutch German Spanish or other languages are a plus

• IT affinity: advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. Experience with ERP systems (working knowledge of SAP is a plus) and the organic industry are a plus

What were looking for

• Co-ordinate contacts provide pricing updates market reports etc. with regional sales offices (US UK France DACH)

• Oversee the product complaint handling and ensure optimal customer satisfaction

• Co-oversee the sourcing purchase and sales of the products

• Participate in setting budgets for cocoa/sugar products

• Keep track of international market developments and actively seek new trade opportunities and product developments

• Keeps track of the results and suggests appropriate corrective action plans

• Ensure suppliers meet vendor approval criteria in alignment with the Quality Assurance Manager

• Visit customers/suppliers regularly; participates relevant assemblies/trade shows

• Contribute to a smooth cooperation with the supporting disciplines

• Regular update of sales/purchasing policy communicated to the sales teams in NL and abroad Contribute to the further structuring of the Business Unit

Where you will be working

Our company is rooted in passion integrity and sustainability for organic. And for everyone involved in it. We are a global multicultural purpose-oriented company aware of our impact on people food and the environment.

For us its about working together being responsible and entrepreneurial while having a blast doing it. Its a dynamic fast-paced environment supported by 30 years of expertise in the business. And still we dont stay stuck in our old ways we encourage our employees to embrace our values bring ideas to the table and go for it!

We foster an inclusive balanced open environment to support and develop your work and skills while you make a real difference.

We build bridges and create strong bonds across the entire supply and people chain internally and externally. From the beginning organic and beyond.

Our offer

• An exciting role in a rapidly growing international company

• A position for 40 hours.

• A workspace right in the center of Amsterdam next to Central Station

• Good working conditions and a pleasant and dynamic work environment

• Work-from-home flexibility in line with our policy

• Enjoy benefits through ALLEO our benefits platform with a monthly employer contribution

• Commuting allowance in line with our policy

• A competitive remuneration package

• An informal and professional company culture of team spirit with a can-do attitude.

Interested

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