Junior Operations Officer - Sugar

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Your role in our network

As our Junior Operations Officer – Sugar, you are part of our Operations Department, working within the Sugar Execution team closely alongside the commercial team on a day-to-day basis. The Sugar Execution team is a diverse and international-oriented team, with a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Our new Junior Operations Officer – Sugar has a high energy level, is an excellent communicator with external and internal clients, feels responsible, and has a flexible attitude.

At Viterra, we make things happen, and as our Junior Operations Officer – Sugar, your responsibilities will include day-to-day planning of the logistics. You will also handle on-the-spot problems and inquiries for logistical processes. You will be doing this for both bulk and container shipments.

What will you do?

• You are responsible for the preparation of documentation for all shipments;
• Ensuring that all terms and conditions of the underlying commercial contracts are complied with and fulfilled;
• You will provide daily updates on logistics controls for movement of product to the port.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and an annual bonus scheme, based on company results and your performance;
• An additional full month’s salary each year as an annual holiday allowance;
• Exciting opportunities to progress your career within our international network;
• A flexible and attractive pension scheme, fully funded by Viterra;
• A challenging position within a world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network;
• A professional and stimulating environment in which enthusiastic and driven colleagues work together in a practical and informal way;
• 27 days of annual leave, including Good Friday and one flexible day during the Christmas and New Year period;
• Access to a range of free and exclusive classes to improve your physical and mental wellbeing as part of Viterra’s Vitality programme;
• Tailored learning & development opportunities;
• A modern, open and inspiring office in the centre of Rotterdam, next to the Markthal and Blaak station;
• Complimentary daily lunch service from our Viterra restaurant;
• Options for flexible working, in accordance with our working from home policy;
• Business laptop;
• Reimbursement of travel to work (via public transport).

Who are we looking for?

• You have a Bachelor degree in logistics, or a similar field;
• At least 1 year of relevant working experience in logistics;
• You have good communication skills with a feeling for cultural differences;
• A pro-active approach, foreseeing potential issues and quickly finding solutions when they arise;
• You are eager to develop understanding of the workings of a complex commodity business;
• Applicants must be residing in the Netherlands to be considered for this position;
• A combination of strong logistics and administrative skills.

Who we are

We believe in the power of connection

Our world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network connects producers and consumers to supply sustainable, traceable, and quality-controlled agricultural products.

With our talented people, decades of experience, and diverse capabilities, we offer innovative solutions to open pathways and create value for customers through our supply chains.

As a responsible long-term business, we will continue to invest in and develop our network, allowing us to meet the needs of a growing world.

What do we stand for?

We believe that a workforce made up of colleagues from different backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs can only make us stronger.

We value diversity and work inclusively to bring together many minds, many talents, and many perspectives. We offer a work environment where colleagues receive fair and equal opportunities to progress their career at Viterra.

We welcome all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social origin, or any other characteristic.