Junior Trader – Fertilizer

About the role

A driven and analytical Commercial & Operations specialist for fertilizer, sitting at the intersection of trade execution, logistics and market research and development. The role supports daily trade operations, shipping coordination and trade documentation, while helping gather market intelligence and develop the market across the SE Asia region.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, check and manage trade contracts, sales confirmations, supplementary agreements and shipping documents
• Coordinate with shipowners, charterers, inspection agencies and port agents on dry bulk and bagged shipments
• Prepare and review LC applications, documents for negotiation, bank guarantees and other trade finance instruments
• Track vessel line-ups, monitor laytime and demurrage calculations and help resolve operational issues
• Monitor regional supply-demand dynamics, price trends and trade flows for key fertilizers
• Map key buyers, local producers and import-export statistics
• Assist in preparing and analysing import/export data and targeting customers
• Maintain databases and CRMs for inquiries, pricing indications, bids and offers by country

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, International Trade, Maritime Studies or a related discipline
• Preferred: 1-2 years of hands-on experience in physical commodity operations or international trade (fertilizers or agricultural commodities)
• Fresh graduates with a strong commercial mindset and eagerness to learn are also considered
• Fluent English; fluency in Vietnamese, Indonesian/Malay or Mandarin is a strong plus

Required skills

• Analytical, detail-oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced trading environment
• Strong MS Office: Excel for data tracking and modelling, Word for drafting agreements, PowerPoint for presentations