Executive: Global Trading

1 day ago

Durban, South Africa Ntice Sourcing Solutions Full time

Executive: Global Trading & Export Strategy Location : KwaZulu-Natal | Employment Type : Full-Time | Seniority Level : Executive A leading organization in the agricultural commodities sector seeks a senior executive to own the global commodity export strategy, pricing, freight management and customer relationships. This is a rare opportunity to influence industry-wide revenues, market positioning and multimillion-dollar trading decisions. Key Focus Areas 1. Global Price & Market Strategy Lead full export pricing program: market analysis, derivative strategies, timing and pricing levels. Manage derivative portfolio and margin financing aligned with market movements. Recommend pricing actions to the pricing committee and execute mandates efficiently. 2. International Customer & Market Relationships Develop long‑term export marketing strategy. Build strong relationships with international and domestic refiners, trade houses, producers and brokers. Integrate supply‑chain efficiencies with customers to improve returns. 3. Export Sales, Shipping & Freight Management Determine timing and quantity of export availability. Negotiate global export contracts focusing on maximizing FOB returns. Create annual export marketing plans balancing demand, freight exposure, contract commitments, operational constraints and terminal capacity. Oversee shipping operations, freight contracting and ensure flawless documentation. 4. Quality Strategy Monitor competitors' quality standards and refine local specifications. Manage terminal segregation and quality incentive schemes. 5. Financial Risk, Reporting & Budgeting Forecast export proceeds, including sensitivities for decision‑making. Prepare monthly reports influencing grower payments. Oversee operational budgets for exports and terminals. Manage credit risk insurance, USD flows and support treasury financing. 6. Strategic Influence & Stakeholder Reporting Guide industry strategy through insights, analysis and proposals. Prepare reports, recommendations and presentations for stakeholder committees. 7. Leadership Lead and develop specialized teams across marketing, quality, freight, terminal operations. Ensure adherence to governance, ethics, HR policies and values. Required Skills Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or related field (post‑grad advantageous). Commercially sharp, strategically minded, analytically strong, and thrive navigating global markets. In‑depth understanding of commodities, trading dynamics, international freight, risk and regulated environments. Diplomatic, influential, calm under pressure and decisive. 5+ years senior/general management experience in international trade, commodity trading, freight, logistics or supply chain. Exposure to agricultural commodity trading. Only candidates meeting the required skills will be considered. If you meet these skills, please apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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