Junior Trader

PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Experience:
- Minimum two years' experience working in Coffee Trading position, if not coffee at least food & beverage industry.
- International trading and B2B business (at least food & beverage industry knowledge) is a strong advantage.
- Experience in Supply Chain Management is great.
Technical/ Functional skills:
- Strong Customer Management skills, good communicator, able to create trust and rapport with customers/suppliers.
- Knowledge of supply chain workflow.
- Knowledge of international trade regulations.
- Knowledge of common business software tools (Microsoft office...) is a must
- Fluent in English
- Methodical and quantitative approach to data analysis. Good analytical skill.
Other skills and competencies:
- Good interpersonal and communication skills: Acting nicely and professionally under all circumstances.
- Fast and precise to ad-hoc tasks with minimal management.
- Highly available for ad-hoc tasks assignments. It means working extra hours, not 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, even working during weekend and holidays.
- Strong team spirit: communicate effectively internally, working as a team, discussing things before acting, pro-active attitude to be back-up for your teammates, even willing to do extra works in many cases to support; result/goal focused as a team.
- Hard working, self-disciplined and diligent.
As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they check every box. If you are interested, but don't feel like you meet every single point on the job description, please still apply!
Our Offer
We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.
Our Values
Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship
Volcafe shares the values of our parent company, ED&F Man Commodities. Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They
influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities.
Our Commitment
Volcafe shares the commitment of our parent company, ED&F Man Commodities. We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.
We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.