Project Manager (Food & Agribusiness Trading)

JD: Project Manager (Food & Agribusiness Trading)
location: Shenton Way

Our client is a reputable Japanese trading company. They are looking for an experienced Project Manager for the Food & Agribusiness Department, where you will play a key role in managing and expanding the company’s agri-commodity trading business across North Asia and Southeast Asia.

This is a commercially focused role suited for an experienced professional with strong exposure to commodity trading, international business, logistics, or agribusiness. You will have the opportunity to manage existing trading activities while also identifying and developing new business opportunities across multiple markets.

Working closely with colleagues across the region and Japan Headquarters, you will take ownership of projects from commercial development and negotiation through to logistics coordination and account management.

【 Responsibilities 】

- Handle sales activities for agricultural commodities, including soybeans, corn, and soybean meal.

- Oversee credit control and account-related matters, including monitoring and following up on accounts payable and accounts receivable.

- Assist with bulk shipping operations and coordinate logistics arrangements.

- Ensure the smooth and timely coordination of all logistics-related activities.

- Lead and supervise departmental teams, including reviewing budget requirements, developing departmental strategies, and supporting the development of team members.

- Identify, evaluate, and launch new initiatives to expand agricultural commodity sales across North Asia and Southeast Asia.

- Work closely with colleagues at the Japan headquarters on various projects and business initiatives.

- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned from time to time.

【 What you will receive 】

- AWS

- Variable Bonus (Subject to company and individual performance, around 2-3 months)

- Annual Leave: 14 days (Up to a maximum of 21 days)

- Medical Leave

- Medical Insurance Coverage

- Flexible Benefits

- Hybrid Working Arrangement

- Flexible working hours

【 Requirements & Preferences 】

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Marketing, Agribusiness, or a related discipline.

- 5 years of Commodity Trader work experience, ideally within commodity trading agribusiness or similar

- Willingness to travel for business approximately 1–2 times every 2–3 months.

- Ability to work effectively across different countries, business sectors, and cultural environments.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Bloomberg, Reuters Eikon, or similar market information platforms.

(Advantageous)

- Experience in handling these products: Soybean, Corn, Soybean meal, Feed ingredients, Grains, Oilseeds Commodities

- Familiarity with the Vietnam and Philippines markets would be advantageous

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Registration No.: R1217125 (Yeo Ker Ling Caroline)

Recruitment Licence: 12C5051