Trading Management Trainee

Heidelberg Materials Trading is the international trading arm of the Heidelberg Materials Group, handling overseas dry-bulk products exports and imports. For our Heidelberg office, we are looking for a highly talented individual as a;

Trading Management Trainee

Responsibilities:

• Supporting trading team activities.
• Assisting trading contracts and all documentation processes.
• Working in cooperation with shipping and trade operation departments.
• Researching and processing customs and trade data.
• Invoicing and reconciling any related operational issues.
• Analyzing new business opportunities.

Requirements:

• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (minimum C1).
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business management, engineering, economics, international trade, foreign trade, or a related field.
• Intermediate to Advanced level experience with Excel spreadsheets and analysis including pivot tables and graphing. High level of numeracy skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs– Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills.
• High-achiever mindset: task-oriented, able to remain focused in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrable experience with internal and external stakeholder management from work experience or projects.
• An interest in a long-term career in international business and commodity trading.
• Young and ambitious to learn, self-driven, ability to take initiative.
• Team player, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven track record of being dynamic and goal-oriented.
• Able to work under pressure with full dedication to work in a challenging, multinational, complex, and fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel extensively to West and North Africa and ability to work flexible hours.
• Understanding of different cultures.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications will be kept strictly confidential.