Business Platforms

About the platforms

Our 8 platforms reflect the different commodities in which we specialize. These include Oilseeds, Grains, Cotton, Rice, Coffee, Sugar, and Juice. In addition, we provide services to our customers, providing transportation through our Global Markets Platform. The Global Markets Platform uses an array of financial instruments to hedge the Group’s currency risks and to mitigate risks.

All platforms provide a dynamic, stimulating environment at the epicenter of geopolitical, regulatory, and sustainability trends. The platforms have to understand both the global macroeconomic climate as well as the local dynamics in their region so as to balance the risks that may impact the success of the product delivery to their customers. The platforms' considerable investment in processing plants and logistic networks reflects the commitment to improve the efficiency of our route to market.

The platforms consist of traders, marketers, researchers, originators, and business development experts. They all work together to source, process, transport, and distribute the goods, thereby playing a critical role in helping to feed and clothe up to 500 million people annually.

Areas of opportunity

• Liaison and negotiation with partners and customers on volumes, timing and pricing of commodities.
• Project management of origination and distribution.
• Research into country, regional and global market trends.
• Risk management of all factors that can impact successful trades.
• Financial planning, reporting and control.
• Management of processing and logistic assets.

Is this the career for you?

• You understand and are interested in the mechanics and movements of global trade.
• You have a strong commercial acumen.
• You are able to work independently and with the confidence to take decisions.
• You possess a strong work ethic.
• You are able to be both a good team player and leader.
• You are willing to take personal responsibility for projects and tasks.
• You are highly organized and always able to deliver on commitments.
• You thrive on challenges and a fast-paced environment.
• You are able to maintain composure under demanding deadline pressure.