Commercial Graduate
Wilmar Oleochemicals, Biofuels & Specialties in Rotterdam is a fast growing and international processor and trader in the plant-based oleochemicals industry. We are a strong proponent of sustainable growth and are strongly committed to corporate social responsibility and are a pioneer in that field in our industry.
Wilmar Europe's head office, where the trade and commercial activities for Europe are handled, is located at Delftseplein next to the Central Station in Rotterdam.
Commercial Graduate
As a Commercial Graduate, you will join our commercial team in a dynamic two-year development role within our Oleochemicals business. You will rotate across a range of projects and responsibilities, gaining hands-on experience in trading, production, sales, and logistics. This role offers broad exposure to the full commodity value chain, combining analytical work with day-to-day commercial activities.
We are looking for a motivated graduate with initial professional experience who is keen to grow into a key contributor within our commercial team. You will take ownership early on, support business operations, and develop a strong commercial mindset in a fast-paced and international environment.
Main responsibilities:
- Assist in pricing and purchases of materials
- Monitor trading positions and stocks
- Gather and analyse market data and report on that
- Contribute to the development of new businesses
- Handle sales to designated accounts
- To support the Business (Unit) Managers
- Take part in or manage projects when assigned to
We are looking for a candidate with:
- Master’s degree in economics/business administration/international business/chemical engineering/Agricultural Science or related fields
- Possess prior experience of at least 1 year in commodity trading/sales/finance environment as a first job or through an extensive internship period
- Speaking/reading/writing fluent English and at least one other European language
- Well-developed skills in MS Office (especially Excel)
- You are pro-active, eager to learn with well-developed analytical skills, a team player and a strong communicator
- In this job you need to have the ability to cope with pressure and unpredictable situations and have a commercial mindset
More about Wilmar Europe
Wilmar Europe in Rotterdam and Wilmar Oleochemicals in Rozenburg (Botlek-Rotterdam) together form the Wilmar Europe organization, which in turn is part of Wilmar International. Wilmar International is founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Singapore. Today, Wilmar is a world leader in processing, trading and merchandising oilseeds, edible oils and sugars, specialty fats and oleochemicals, biodiesel and grain. It has more than 500 factories and an extensive distribution network in China, India, Indonesia and some 50 other countries on all continents. Wilmar is a strong proponent of sustainable growth and is strongly committed to corporate social responsibility and is a pioneer in that field in her industry.
Wilmar Europe's head office where the trade and commercial activities for Europe are handled, is based in Rotterdam. In addition, Wilmar Europe has offices in Germany, France, Spain and Italy and joint ventures in Italy, Poland, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.
Quality, service, and reliability are the cornerstones to Wilmar’s reputation as an international processor and trader in the edible oils and oleochemicals industry. For further information about Wilmar visit our international website wilmar-international.com
We offer you
A dynamic job based in the city centre of Rotterdam within an inspiring team with the opportunity to bring up your ideas. Taking responsibilities and personal development is self-evident within our company. Wilmar offers a good salary and benefits package:
- 30 holidays per year
- 13th month
- A bonus scheme
- A pension scheme paid in full by Wilmar
- Participation in the employer's collective fitness scheme and bike plan
- Various other insurances paid for by Wilmar
- Partial work from home options
If you wish to be considered for this position, submit your application online with your curriculum vitae (in English) via werkenbijwilmar.nl
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