Market Analysis:
Collaborate closely with the Analytics team to conduct thorough market research, identifying trends, supply and demand dynamics, and price movements in the specific sector.
Monitor global market conditions, including weather patterns, crop reports, and geopolitical events that may impact supply and demand.
Maintain access to all key trade agreements, restrictions, and duty structures of the main origination countries.
Trading Activities:
Negotiate and execute origination transactions for various types of commodities, ensuring adherence to approved quality and specifications.
Develop and maintain robust relationships with suppliers, traders, and brokers for all products both at origin and locally.
Identify value chain opportunities where you can capture additional value.
Risk Management:
Assess and manage risks associated with origination activities, including price volatility, counterparty risk, and supply chain disruption risks.
Implement origination strategies in cooperation with the analytics team to mitigate risks.
Planning, Logistics, and Operations:
Coordinate with Planning teams to ensure the timely delivery of commodities.
Manage inventory levels and storage arrangements to meet Operational Units’ commitments and requirements.
Collaborate closely with different business units and leadership teams to develop and execute strategies to grow the business.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agriculture, Economics, or a related field.
Master’s degree in a relevant field is a plus.
Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in the commodities specifically Grains ! Nuts ! Pulses ! soft oils
Proven track record of successful origination (or trading) and relationship management.
Managing expectations: “At Mindfield, we strive for exceptional results, and we achieve this by understanding the needs of both our clients and candidates. We ask that you take note of our “must-haves” to ensure a successful application process. We look forward to building a long-term relationship with you. Mindfield – making a difference.”
What we offer under the Talent Acquisition umbrella are: Executive Search, Contingency- ensure quality, consistency and a profile assessment of every candidate. Talent Mapping-Bring down the time to hire and increase the quality . Our People Happy capable people ensure great results and creating the right environment is essential to develop them further. We believe in promoting empowerment, intellectual rigor, respecting diversity of thought and perspective and of course the Fish! Philosophy which is a cornerstone of Mindfield. Hence an open culture prevails in the company which ensures that our clients get the 'ownership through partnership' Our Mojo is driven by creating a winning work culture internally and great customer satisfaction.... walking into our offices you will get the vibes ...from a heavy duty espresso machine to the buzz generated by collaborative associates...We’ve got a start-up vibe and a start-up attitude towards getting things done despite our 20 years in the field We have put our decades of practice into meaningful and measurable value delivery… that makes a difference! We make a difference by providing highest standards of customer engagement- clients and candidates alike! We have held ourselves accountable for candidate retention. (89% stick rates of our placements ’04-’14) We have provided best talent fits to our clients (64% of placements promoted in 3yrs post joining ‘04-’14) We have maintained high levels of engagement (98% candidate retention, 76% Client retention ‘04-’14) As the 2nd largest networked brand, highest ranked for our responsiveness (LinkedIn) we have proven track record with 2 decades of practice. At mindfield we love to engage on projects wherein the need is to drive change or diversity agendas. Since 2000 we have personally driven the Saudization drive for multiple clients across Junior to Senior level,. Have delivered on nationality and Gender Diversity agendas for clients.