Cocoa Trader — Barry Callebaut
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 29 days ago
Full description
About the Role
The Cocoa Trader role is part of the Products Trading team based in Zürich. The position is primarily responsible for the external sourcing and subsequent sale of cocoa powder and cake to our European manufacturing sites. In addition, the role supports broader trading activities, including the purchase and sale of cocoa butter and liquor to third-party customers, in line with sales targets and available production capacities.
A key aspect of the role is the monitoring and management of trading exposures and risks arising from intercompany cocoa powder transactions, ensuring effective oversight of the trading book. The position also encompasses responsibilities related to financial transactions, hedging activities, and derivative instruments, contributing to the overall performance and risk management of the trading business.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Manage the procurement of cocoa powder and cocoa cake to support intercompany supply requirements.
- Oversee cocoa powder sales and execution, ensuring a reliable and efficient supply to manufacturing sites across Europe.
- Manage and further develop the supplier portfolio, identifying and evaluating alternative sourcing opportunities.
- Source cocoa products by gathering market intelligence and supplier offers, providing competitive pricing and contributing to trading strategy development.
- Monitor and manage risk exposures arising from cocoa powder trading activities and maintain oversight of the trading book.
- Support cocoa butter and cocoa liquor trading activities, working closely with third-party customers, internal stakeholders, and sales teams.
- Advise customers and sales teams on market developments, pricing, trading strategies, and business opportunities while maintaining key customer relationships.
- Execute cocoa futures and foreign exchange transactions in line with trading objectives and risk management guidelines.
- Resolve quality, logistics, and supply chain issues in collaboration with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
- Monitor trade execution and physical product flows while developing a strong understanding of product sourcing processes and related operational requirements.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree
- Fluent in English. French / German is a plus
- 5 years of experience in trading/commodities in an international environment
- Capacity to lead other teams
- Good excel and PowerPoint skills as well as good report writing skills
- Team player and capable of working cross-functionally across various stakeholders
- Previous direct customer exposure and combined with presentation skills
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Solid understanding of commodities (e.g. cocoa, coffee or other) and international trade
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple conflicting priorities
- Able to adapt to a dynamic and changing environment
- Flexible and willing to travel (around 30%)
- Oriented to results
Questions about this listing
What salary does Barry Callebaut offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Zürich is CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Barry Callebaut. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Barry Callebaut offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Barry Callebaut during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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