Trading Operations Executive

Job Overview

We are seeking a Trading Operation Executive to oversee cocoa market activities, manage buying and selling operations, and ensure an optimal balance between cost, quality, and delivery. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring cocoa market trends, executing procurement and hedging strategies, and maintaining compliance with industry standards.

This role will primarily focus on monitoring the U.S. cocoa market, which operates in a different time zone and therefore requires the candidate to work during night hours or occasionally until midnight to align with U.S. market activities.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Monitor cocoa market trends, including price movements, supply dynamics, and global trading activities.
• Execute buying and selling strategies to optimize the company's cocoa procurement and sales operations.
• Manage commodities reporting, including cocoa beans, cocoa ingredients, and hedging positions.
• Prepare periodic financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for both individual company and group levels.
• Track and manage stock levels and shipments of cocoa beans for the group.
• Review weight and quality reports of cocoa bean shipments, liaising with suppliers to address discrepancies and claims.
• Assist in cocoa bean procurement, price fixing, and hedging activities.
• Ensure compliance with voluntary quality and HACCP standards while maintaining necessary certifications.
• Stay updated on new regulations and quality standards relevant to the cocoa industry and implement necessary changes.

Job Requirements

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