Trade Strategy

When you join GAR, you join something bigger. Big in scale, big in opportunities to grow, and big in impact. With over 100,000 employees across 14 countries, spanning Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) is one of the largest agribusinesses in the world. We manage over half a million hectares of palm oil plantations, including smallholder farms, across Indonesia. But our size is only part of the story. Since 1997, we've put sustainability at the centre of how we grow, working hand-in-hand with farmers, communities, and partners to deliver food, fuel, and a better future. We're a seed-to-shelf business rooted in palm oil, now expanding across other essential crops like sugar, soybean, sunflower, and coconut. Our people are our edge. We invest in them through global opportunities, cross-border exposure, and continuous learning, because growing a better business starts with growing our people. Here, your career feeds something meaningful for the planet, people, and generations to come. We are now looking for a Trade Strategy & Operations Specialist to join our team in Milan, Italy. Key Responsibilities Ensure proper execution of contracts and the vessels assigned, including documentation process from contract to final invoice and other related documents Act as liaison with traders, brokers, port agents at origin and destinations, supervision companies, internal and external clients to ensure the smooth flow of information and execution between departments Continuously follow up the status of the vessels and operations / tasks assigned. Timely issuance of shipping documents assigned to operations (i.e., BLs, COO / EUR1 / T2L, Official Sanitary certificates, etc.) Documents distribution (issuance and delivery on time) for ensuring a presentation and cash cycle in accordance with the required TATs. Working closely with customers, suppliers, vendors & internal stakeholders to ensure timely & efficient logistics Manage relationships with our 3rd party service providers including warehouse / tank operators, freight forwarders & customs- supervision and port agents Create & update the standard operating procedures according to the latest business requirements and ensure our partners adhere to them Monitoring and administrating accounts payables and receivables Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety procedures and regulations Requirements Bachelor's degree level 3+ years of relevant work experience Experience in vegetable oil and trading practice (e.g. FOSFA, NOFOTA, GAFTA contracts) is preferred Knowledge of import and export procedures Understanding of charter parties, laytime calculation, and shipping models. Proficient with MS Office Proficient with ERP software Fluent in English, both written and spoken Fluent in Italian, both written and spoken We Offer An entrepreneurial and international environment where developing opportunities for growth is valued Local and global training & development opportunities Company outings Meal vouchers Medical Plan Life Insurance Public transportation costs are fully reimbursed Please note that we often incorporate an assessment and reference checks in our selection procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr