Trainee Operations

As our Operations trainee, you will start in one of our trade operation teams to put your talents to good use where it really matters. Our one-year programme allows you to discover yourself through different experiences within Operations. You will learn more about your allocated discipline, supply chain management and the commodity-trading sector. Our new Operations trainee is ambitious, is an excellent communicator and has the ability to proactively work together with all stakeholders. At Viterra, we make things happen and as Operations trainee, you will work on an international scale and be responsible for the administration, communication and monitoring of various logistical processes. This means ensuring all necessary documentation and arrangements are in order for timely delivery of our worldwide commodities. Alongside the logistical planning and execution, you will handle on-the-spot inquiries relating to logistical processes. When issues arise, you will be required to provide efficient and effective solutions. You will regularly handle large shipments of 60,000MT or more. And last but not least! You will be guided by a permanent engaged mentor who will coach you, inspires you, introduces you to their network and shares their knowledge and insights.

• You will appoint cargo superintendents;
• You will contact vessel agents and thoroughly check commodity contracts, as well as charter party terms;
• You have to make reservations and book invoices;
• You need to timely presentation of prepared documentation (such as bill of lading and certificates of origin) are key in completing operations effectively;
• You will put logistical information in to our system.

• A challenging position in our Operations department within a world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network;
• A competitive salary;
• An additional full month’s salary each year as an annual holiday allowance;
• Exciting opportunities to progress your career within our international network;
• A professional and stimulating environment in which enthusiastic and driven colleagues work together in a practical and informal way;
• An annual bonus scheme, based on company results and your performance;
• A flexible and attractive pension scheme, fully funded by Viterra;
• 27 days of annual leave, including Good Friday and one flexible day during the Christmas and New Year period;
• Access to a range of free and exclusive classes to improve your physical and mental wellbeing as part of Viterra’s Vitality programme;
• Tailored learning & development opportunities;
• Yearly organisation wide cultural and sport activities, such as: The Harbour Run, football tournaments, and teambuilding activities;
• A modern, open and inspiring office in the centre of Rotterdam, next to the Markthal and Blaak station;
• Complimentary daily lunch service from our Viterra restaurant;
• Options for flexible working, in accordance with our working from home policy;
• Business laptop and mobile phone;
• Reimbursement of travel to work (via public transport).

• You have a bachelor degree, preferably in Operations Management, International Business, Supply Management or similar;
• You are responsible and experience stressful peak periods like a challenge;
• Flexible, hands-on and proactive;
• You have good communication skills with a feeling for cultural differences;
• You must have strong written and verbal (English) communication skills and Dutch is highly preferred.
• You must be located in The Netherlands

We believe in the power of connection.

Our world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network connects producers and consumers to supply sustainable, traceable and quality-controlled agricultural products.

With our talented people, decades of experience and diverse capabilities, we offer innovative solutions to open pathways and create value for customers through our supply chains.

As a responsible long-term business, we will continue to invest in and develop our network, allowing us to meet the needs of a growing world.

What do we stand for?

We believe that a workforce made up of colleagues from different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs can only make us stronger.

We value diversity and work inclusively to bring together many minds, many talents and many perspectives.

We offer a work environment where colleagues receive fair and equal opportunities to progress their career at Viterra. We welcome all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social origin or any other characteristic.

Together, we are stronger and achieve more.