Trader Sustainability, Bean Sourcing
Zurich-based Barry Callebaut is on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions shape the future of our industry.
We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product.
We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and aim to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.
We are always looking for talented people to help us make a positive impact on our industry and beyond.
About the role
The Trader Sustainability, Bean Sourcing will be responsible for all commercial activities in their allocated region or specific part of trading cocoa beans.
This role requires flexibility, as the trader may need to take over other regions or commercial roles when required at the desk.
A close link with colleagues in origin countries is essential, working together to execute the buying plan, maintain contact with suppliers, handle claims, and ensure smooth logistics execution of contracts.
The trader serves as a liaison to the Trade Houses community and local suppliers, maintaining knowledge of available offers and prices.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Maintaining excellent contact with assigned suppliers, stakeholders, management, finance, and receiving sites to ensure readiness for EUDR Compliance
* Selling to Customers/Factories, managing relationships, anticipating needs, and resolving issues
* Driving the P&L of assigned regions, optimizing business and contracting
* Providing operational support around the trading and logistics desk for the region
* Executing sourcing plans
* Overseeing shipment allocations and logistics planning
About you
* University degree (master or bachelor)
* 5-10 years of experience in a food/commodity environment
* Fluent English language skills, with French knowledge a plus
* Preference for understanding financials
* Proven analytical skills, able to work with numbers and interpret them
* Knowledge/understanding of certification schemes and sustainability
* Experience with terminal market and financial tools related to risk management of physical trade a plus
* Origin working experience helpful
* Full understanding of risk management in running a trading position
* Create an understanding of supply chain actors and build relationships
* Structured communication, precise, and easy to connect with
* Exposure to stakeholders in different departments of a company
* Able to maintain overview and handle complex issues simultaneously
* Stress-resistant and focused under pressure
* Ability to communicate at all levels – internal and external