Junior Trader
Junior
Company Overview
Valency International Trading Pte Ltd (VIT) is a Singapore-based international commodity trading house with a growing global network. VIT trades diversified products including Agro & Consumer Goods, Sulphur & Fertilizers, Steel & Scrap, and others.
Job Summary
A driven and analytical Commercial & Operations specialist for fertilizer. This role supports trade execution, logistics, and market research across SE Asia, assisting daily trade operations, shipping coordination, documentation, and market intelligence gathering.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and manage trade contracts, sales confirmations, supplementary agreements, and shipping documents to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Coordinate with shipowners, charterers, inspection agencies, and port agents to execute dry bulk and bagged shipments smoothly
- Prepare and review Letter of Credit (LC) applications, negotiation documents, bank guarantees, and other trade finance instruments to support trade finance processes
- Track vessel line-ups, monitor laytime and demurrage calculations, and resolve logistical or operational issues to maintain shipment schedules
- Monitor regional supply-demand dynamics, price trends, and trade flows for key fertilizers to inform market strategies
- Map key buyers, local producers, and import-export statistics to track competitors and customers in the fertilizer market
- Assist in analyzing import/export data and filtering target customers to support business development efforts
- Maintain and update databases and CRM systems for inquiries, pricing indications, bids, and offers across target countries to ensure accurate commercial records
- Communicate effectively in English, and preferably in an additional Southeast Asian language, for regional correspondence and stakeholder engagement
- Utilize MS Office tools, especially Excel for data tracking and modeling, Word for drafting agreements, and PowerPoint for presentations, to support operational and commercial tasks
- Manage multiple priorities proactively in a fast-paced trading environment to meet dynamic business needs
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, International Trade, Maritime Studies, or related discipline
- 1–2 years of hands-on experience in physical commodity operations or international trade, preferably in fertilizers or agricultural commodities
- Fluency in an additional Southeast Asian language such as Vietnamese, Bahasa Indonesia/Malay, or Mandarin is a strong plus for regional communication