Junior Trader

Company Overview

Valency International Trading Pte Ltd (VIT) is a Singapore-based international commodity trading house with a growing global network. VIT trades diversified products including Agro & Consumer Goods, Sulphur & Fertilizers, Steel & Scrap, and others.

Job Summary

A driven and analytical Commercial & Operations specialist for fertilizer. This role supports trade execution, logistics, and market research across SE Asia, assisting daily trade operations, shipping coordination, documentation, and market intelligence gathering.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage trade contracts, sales confirmations, supplementary agreements, and shipping documents to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Coordinate with shipowners, charterers, inspection agencies, and port agents to execute dry bulk and bagged shipments smoothly
• Prepare and review Letter of Credit (LC) applications, negotiation documents, bank guarantees, and other trade finance instruments to support trade finance processes
• Track vessel line-ups, monitor laytime and demurrage calculations, and resolve logistical or operational issues to maintain shipment schedules
• Monitor regional supply-demand dynamics, price trends, and trade flows for key fertilizers to inform market strategies
• Map key buyers, local producers, and import-export statistics to track competitors and customers in the fertilizer market
• Assist in analyzing import/export data and filtering target customers to support business development efforts
• Maintain and update databases and CRM systems for inquiries, pricing indications, bids, and offers across target countries to ensure accurate commercial records
• Communicate effectively in English, and preferably in an additional Southeast Asian language, for regional correspondence and stakeholder engagement
• Utilize MS Office tools, especially Excel for data tracking and modeling, Word for drafting agreements, and PowerPoint for presentations, to support operational and commercial tasks
• Manage multiple priorities proactively in a fast-paced trading environment to meet dynamic business needs

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, International Trade, Maritime Studies, or related discipline
• 1–2 years of hands-on experience in physical commodity operations or international trade, preferably in fertilizers or agricultural commodities
• Fluency in an additional Southeast Asian language such as Vietnamese, Bahasa Indonesia/Malay, or Mandarin is a strong plus for regional communication