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Bunge is a global agribusiness and food company that hires OPT students across supply chain, engineering, finance, and food science roles. Known for structured early-career programs, Bunge supports the OPT-to-H-1B visa transition for high-performing graduates in technical and operations-focused positions.
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Date: May 11, 2026
Location: PB, IN, 160059
Company: Bunge
City: Mohali
State: Punjab (IN-PB)
Country: India (IN)
Requisition Number: 44590
Role Purpose Statement
This position is responsible to execute shipments/vessels and ensure flawless execution of commodity trade contracts, which services the GVA operations for Bunge Group. In addition, there is also responsibility to support Officers in transaction processing & issue resolution.
Main Accountabilities
- Perform vessel screening to ensure compliance as per Bunge Global guidelines – Review of reports, Check availability of vessel charter party agreement, vessel certificates and others
- Gather information on contracts nominated on the vessel to be executed from the Business Team
- Update vessel nomination details to Sellers and Buyers (counterparties)
- Follow-up and get confirmation on vessel nomination from counterparties
- Request the Business Team to nominate surveyors and load port agents for the vessel
- Monitor loading/discharge operations and coordinate with surveyors and load port agents
- Send regular updates to Buyers on the vessel status
- Create contract vessel and parcel in SAP system, and Nominate purchase/sales contracts in SAP system
- Preparation of Shipping Documents like Bills of Lading, Packing List, Commercial invoice etc.
- Timely execute & settle purchase/sales contracts in SAP system
- Provide guidance and inputs to co-workers (Documents team) on documents to be prepared for vessel execution for submission to internal and external stakeholders
- Receive freight and purchase invoices from sellers and forward it to co-workers (Finance team) for payments processing
Knowledge and Skills
Behavior
Weigh business, financial and global knowledge to develop business opportunities with the greatest potential relevance to Bunge’s strategic goals.
Grow Bunge’s capabilities that attract, develop and retain talent, cultivate networks and partnerships through strategic influence.
Share a compelling vision and strategic direction that inspires others to action, setting high standards and leading effectively through change.
Technical
- Good knowledge of concepts and procedures related to shipment of trade commodities and related terms & guidelines, including expertise in Letters of credit and shipping documents
- Ability to provide high quality level of customer service to internal & external stakeholders involved in contract execution & settlement
- Ability to work independently, efficiently and deliver high quality output under time pressure
- Independent and meticulous with figures
- Strong written & oral communications skills in English. Knowledge of European languages added advantage.
- Strong problem solving & organization skills
- Experience in managing people and processes through a sustained period of change
- Excellent computer skills and competency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience in working with SAP system
Education & Experience
- 3-5 years of work experience in a similar role
- Relevant experience in handling bulk, break-bulk and container shipments of Agri-commodities, with good knowledge of FOSFA, GAFTA and NAEGA contracts’ rules.
- Minimum Education Qualification – Graduation. Post-graduation or MBA International Business would be an advantage.
At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.
Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:
- We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
- We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
- We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity
If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge
Job Segment: Manager, MBA, Agribusiness, ERP, SAP, Management, Agriculture, Technology
Team Lead - Trade Execution
Date: May 11, 2026
Location: PB, IN, 160059
Company: Bunge
City: Mohali
State: Punjab (IN-PB)
Country: India (IN)
Requisition Number: 44590
Role Purpose Statement
This position is responsible to execute shipments/vessels and ensure flawless execution of commodity trade contracts, which services the GVA operations for Bunge Group. In addition, there is also responsibility to support Officers in transaction processing & issue resolution.
Main Accountabilities
- Perform vessel screening to ensure compliance as per Bunge Global guidelines – Review of reports, Check availability of vessel charter party agreement, vessel certificates and others
- Gather information on contracts nominated on the vessel to be executed from the Business Team
- Update vessel nomination details to Sellers and Buyers (counterparties)
- Follow-up and get confirmation on vessel nomination from counterparties
- Request the Business Team to nominate surveyors and load port agents for the vessel
- Monitor loading/discharge operations and coordinate with surveyors and load port agents
- Send regular updates to Buyers on the vessel status
- Create contract vessel and parcel in SAP system, and Nominate purchase/sales contracts in SAP system
- Preparation of Shipping Documents like Bills of Lading, Packing List, Commercial invoice etc.
- Timely execute & settle purchase/sales contracts in SAP system
- Provide guidance and inputs to co-workers (Documents team) on documents to be prepared for vessel execution for submission to internal and external stakeholders
- Receive freight and purchase invoices from sellers and forward it to co-workers (Finance team) for payments processing
Knowledge and Skills
Behavior
Weigh business, financial and global knowledge to develop business opportunities with the greatest potential relevance to Bunge’s strategic goals.
Grow Bunge’s capabilities that attract, develop and retain talent, cultivate networks and partnerships through strategic influence.
Share a compelling vision and strategic direction that inspires others to action, setting high standards and leading effectively through change.
Technical
- Good knowledge of concepts and procedures related to shipment of trade commodities and related terms & guidelines, including expertise in Letters of credit and shipping documents
- Ability to provide high quality level of customer service to internal & external stakeholders involved in contract execution & settlement
- Ability to work independently, efficiently and deliver high quality output under time pressure
- Independent and meticulous with figures
- Strong written & oral communications skills in English. Knowledge of European languages added advantage.
- Strong problem solving & organization skills
- Experience in managing people and processes through a sustained period of change
- Excellent computer skills and competency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience in working with SAP system
Education & Experience
- 3-5 years of work experience in a similar role
- Relevant experience in handling bulk, break-bulk and container shipments of Agri-commodities, with good knowledge of FOSFA, GAFTA and NAEGA contracts’ rules.
- Minimum Education Qualification – Graduation. Post-graduation or MBA International Business would be an advantage.
At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.
Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:
- We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
- We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
- We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity
If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge
Job Segment: Manager, MBA, Agribusiness, ERP, SAP, Management, Agriculture, Technology
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Align your degree to qualifying roles
Bunge's technical hiring leans heavily on food science, chemical engineering, supply chain, and finance degrees. Cross-reference your field of study against open roles using O*NET to confirm your degree supports a specialty occupation claim before you apply.
Target operations and supply chain teams
Bunge's core business runs on commodity trading, grain handling, and global logistics. OPT students with coursework or internships in operations research, procurement, or industrial engineering get the strongest traction in these hiring pipelines.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Your 24-month STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm Bunge's enrollment status directly with HR during the offer stage, not after signing, so your extension timeline isn't disrupted on day one.
Start your H-1B conversation at six months
H-1B registration opens each March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT and want Bunge to sponsor your H-1B, initiate that conversation with HR and your manager no later than six months before the registration window opens.
Search Bunge's verified filing history on Migrate Mate
Before applying, look up Bunge's H-1B and labor condition application history on Migrate Mate. You'll see which job titles and locations Bunge has filed for, giving you a concrete shortlist of roles where visa sponsorship is a realistic outcome.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC prevailing wages
DOL requires employers to pay OPT-to-H-1B hires at or above the prevailing wage for their occupation and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify your offered salary meets the threshold before your H-1B petition is filed.
Bunge OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bunge sponsor OPT visas?
Bunge hires students who already hold OPT work authorization issued by USCIS. The company does not petition for OPT itself, since OPT is tied to your F-1 status, not your employer. Bunge's role is to hire you while you're on OPT and, for eligible STEM roles, support your STEM OPT extension by maintaining E-Verify enrollment.
Which departments at Bunge typically hire OPT students?
Bunge's strongest OPT hiring tends to concentrate in supply chain and logistics, food science and quality assurance, finance and trading analytics, and engineering roles tied to processing plant operations. Roles requiring a directly related technical degree generally have the clearest path to both STEM OPT extension and eventual H-1B sponsorship.
How do I confirm Bunge will support my STEM OPT extension?
Ask HR directly whether the specific role and location are covered under Bunge's E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer. USCIS requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify for your STEM OPT extension application to be approved, so get written confirmation early in the onboarding process.
What is the typical timeline from OPT to H-1B sponsorship at Bunge?
Most OPT students who transition to H-1B at Bunge follow a one-to-two-year path. You'd typically complete at least one performance cycle before Bunge initiates H-1B sponsorship. H-1B registration happens each March, with employment beginning October 1 if selected. Use Migrate Mate to track Bunge's past H-1B filing patterns by role and location.
How do I strengthen my application for an OPT role at Bunge?
Position your resume around quantifiable results in supply chain, food science, finance, or engineering, since those map directly to Bunge's core operations. Highlight any coursework or internships involving commodity markets, food processing, or global logistics. Arriving at interviews with knowledge of Bunge's agribusiness model signals genuine interest beyond a generic job search.
How does Bunge hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. Bunge can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check Bunge's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.