Role Overview

This is a key opportunity to join ED&F; Man Commodities' cotton trading business as Head of Operations India, leading and continuously improving the domestic operations and trade execution function. Through close commercial partnership with the front office, global trading teams and external logistics providers, you will drive effective, reliable and cost-effective execution across trucking, warehousing, inventory and delivery operations.

The role will focus on building and strengthening back office processes, leveraging data and digital tools, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement to enhance operational performance, visibility and control. You will also lead and develop a high-performing operations team that plays an integral role in supporting the seamless, compliant and commercially effective movement of cotton.

Position Title: Head of Cotton Operations India

Location: Mumbai, India

Position Type: Full-time

Schedule: Office based

Business Overview

ED&F; Man Cotton driven by an ambition to become a leading trader of raw cotton,



serving customers around the world. The breadth of ED&F; Man Commodities existing operations provides ED&F; Man Cotton with offices in major cotton producing regions and expertise in operating sustainable containerised supply chains, underpinned by robust risk management procedures.

ED&F; Man is owned by Hartree Partners, LP a leading global merchant commodities firm facilitating the flow of energy, metals, agriculture, and environmental products across the full commodity supply chain, connecting producers and consumers. Hartree was founded in 1997, is jointly owned by senior management and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, LP, and employs around 5,000 individuals worldwide.

Key Accountabilities:
- Oversee the end-to-end domestic execution of cotton trades, including trucking, warehousing, inventory movements, delivery scheduling and documentation.
- With support from the Head of Cotton India, build

📌 Head of Operations India (Gpo)
🏢 ED&F Man Commodities
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