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Date: Mar 20, 2026

City : Rotterdam State : Zuid-Holland (NL-ZH) Country : Netherlands (NL) Requisition Number: 44218

Bunge is a global leader in agribusiness, connecting farmers, producers, and consumers around the world. Our Rotterdam Blaak office is a vibrant international hub where commercial and operational teams collaborate closely to manage global commodity flows. It’s an energetic and dynamic workplace located at the heart of the city — a great environment to work, learn, and grow.

Within our Sugar desk, operational excellence is key. We ensure that every shipment, contract, and document is executed flawlessly. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Senior Operations Officer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and brings solid experience in commodity logistics and trade execution.

Your impact

As Senior Operations Officer, you manage the end‑to‑end execution of our sugar contracts. You will oversee both bulk and container shipments, handle complex operational requirements, and collaborate closely with a broad network of internal and external stakeholders. In this role, you will also support junior and medior colleagues with your knowledge and experience.

What you will do

• Lead the full operational execution of sugar contracts, including shipment planning and documentation.
• Manage both bulk and container flows, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contractual terms.
• Coordinate daily with traders, chartering, logistics providers, agents, surveyors, laboratories, and other partners.
• Review contract terms and charter party clauses, identifying and mitigating operational risks.
• Oversee internal and external stock positions and contribute to monthly reporting processes.
• Handle customer claims related to quality or performance and coordinate follow‑up actions.
• Appoint cargo superintendents and maintain strong relationships with operational service providers.
• Ensure accurate processing of operational data, invoices, and accruals in our systems.
• Support and coach junior and medior team members where needed.

What you bring

Your background

• 3–5+ years of experience in trade execution or operations within commodities (e.g., sugar, grains, soft commodities, oils).
• Experience with container execution is highly valued.
• Background in international trading environments (trading houses, agri companies, logistics providers).
• Strong administrative and planning skills, with high attention to detail.
• Excellent command of English; additional languages are a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• A bachelor’s degree (HBO/BA or equivalent) in logistics, supply chain, business, or a related field.

Your strengths

• You perform well under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• You are accurate, organized, and solution‑oriented.
• You communicate clearly with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• You enjoy working in an international team environment.
• You take ownership and bring a pragmatic, hands‑on approach.

Why join Bunge?

• Work at a global leader in agribusiness with a strong reputation in commodity trading.
• Be part of a highly international team with exposure to global markets and partners.
• Enjoy our modern and inspiring office in Rotterdam Blaak, located in the heart of the city.
• Opportunities for professional growth toward roles such as Coordinator, Team Lead, or specialist positions within operations and logistics.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Access to Urban Sports Club and OpenUp services at no cost, supporting your physical and mental well‑being

Interested? This sounds like the perfect opportunity, don’t hesitate. Click the “Apply” button and let’s connect.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant‑based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge.

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