Operations Officer Grains

What are you looking for?

Your role in our network

In this challenging and international role, you will be part of the Operations Grains team and report directly to the team lead. You are responsible for ensuring proper execution of the trade flows. In this role you will administrate logistical issues by executing the Purchase and Sales contracts ensuring that you are accurately reading, checking the contractual obligations, conditions, and details of these contracts. Our new Operations Officer is ambitious, is an excellent communicator and has the ability to proactively work together with all stakeholders. At Viterra, we make things happen and as Operations Officer, you will be responsible to check the shipment documentation and ensure that payments are made and received on time as well as maintain a correct inventory and administration for our international trades.

What will you do?

• You are coordinating the logistics to ensure that dry bulk movements are properly and efficiently loaded and discharged;
• Make sure each shipment is accompanied by a complete and correct set of documentation;
• You will put logistical information in to our system;
• Timely presentation of prepared documentation (such as bill of lading and certificates of origin) are key in completing operations effectively;
• You will maintain clear lines of communication with internal departments, colleagues from our international field offices, as well as external third parties and our customers.

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;
• 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 our 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 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.

Do you have any questions?

Recruiter

Robert.vandenouwelant@careersatviterra.com