ICE CREAM IS LOOKING FOR Commodity Risk Management Trading Manager (Soft Commodities & Pack)
Location: Weena, Rotterdam / Amsterdam – the Netherlands
Local conditions apply
Full-time
For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.
If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.
Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.
ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better with Ice Cream
Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.
We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
JOB PURPOSE
Are you interested in managing direct and embedded soft commodity and packaging price risk as part of the commodity risk management group?
Are you interested to:
Provide market analysis of physical and derivative products,
Run frequent price and volatility forecasting,
Implement hedging strategies through use of listed derivatives, OTC products, or proxy hedges in compliance with internal policies and hedge accounting principles?
Then this role is tailored for you.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE?
Conduct fundamental research and analyze trends in packaging and in soft commodities - and related macro markets and provide market price forecasts for all materials under scope – generate insights from all known sources and communicate to the business and CRM group.
Formulate and implement a strategy to address the business risk exposure under all aspects of price, duration, and volatility.
Show diligence in the reporting accuracy of coverage, and work with middle office and operations teams to drive for timely and accurate reports. Challenge the status quo and own your portfolio.
Lead in the expansion of the portfolio and explore proxy hedging through related commodities.
Partner with procurement buyers and provide guidance in the physical procurement process, supplier negotiations, and contracting.
Provide training and support to internal stakeholders and management on packaging markets and risk management strategies.
Develop a strong industry network with suppliers, traders, and gather intelligence from market reports.
Engage business stakeholders to communicate the view of CRM and the strategy. Show curiosity to understand the business context in each market and provide relevant solutions.
EXPERIENCE YOU SHOULD HAVE/THE QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR
SKILLS & LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS REQUIRED:
In-depth market knowledge and experience in sugar and cocoa commodity markets.
Highly numerate with strong excel skills and passion for fundamental and quantitative analysis.
Clear communication skills with ability to concise complex market knowledge into simplistic information – keep it short and precise.
High achieving, independent individual with strong problem-solving skills and entrepreneurial spirit.
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of 5 years of experience required in Risk Management, Trading, Research or Procurement
University degree in Economics, Finance or Engineering
Limited travel may be required
WHAT DOES UNILEVER OFFER/WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!
Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme.
Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.
Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.
We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.
Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40%-60% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate. For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office , you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.
Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.
My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).
Home work allowance
Company laptop and mobile phone
Green Mobility Policy.
EXCITED?
Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.
By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.
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