Trade Execution Coordinator

The world is growing at an unprecedented rate. As the population climbs, food demand will surge. With operations in grains and oilseeds in Australia, Canada, China, India, New Zealand, Singapore, UK and Ukraine, GrainCorp is an accomplished and diverse business partner operating at scale in a vital industry. And our people are central members of an international taskforce steeping up to meet that challenge.

About the role

Based from our Winnipeg trading offices and reporting to the Trade Execution Manager, we’re seeking a new team member to join us as Trade Execution Coordinator to manage the execution of grain contracts for both bulk and container shipping. You’ll mainly look after execution for Canada but will also work closely with teams in other geographies.

Specifically, you will:

• Execute national and international bulk and container contracts from point of export to point of import
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including traders, charterers, brokers / forwarders / shipping lines, etc.
• Manage day to day tasks such as planning, shipping, invoicing, presenting documents and monitoring payments from the export or purchase point to the import or sales point
• Ensure compliance with all export and import requirements as well as with the company’s corporate policies.

About your experience

Our ideal candidate has will have a tertiary qualification in agriculture or logistics with an interest in grains or related commodities. This role is open to graduates looking for an opportunity for a career in trade execution.

You should also have:

• Communication skills
• PC skills, specifically Excel and other MS packages
• Time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage deadlines
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Due to the nature of shipping operations, flexibility and availability outside of standard working hours is required from time to time. Preferred candidates will be required to provide proof of working rights and suitable professional referees.

Do you share our passion for contributing to the success of a diverse, international team?

At GrainCorp, we value and respect the different perspectives and experiences our people bring to work each day. We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce – leading to a range of different thinking, perspectives and ideas that create the innovation we need to drive better business results. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.