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:
- Transparent 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.

Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
Agile, Empowered, Innovative
Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

📌 Manager - Trade Execution (India)
🏢 Bunge
📍 India