Trading Manager
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About the Role
The Trading Manager oversees trading operations for fresh produce and fruit, analyzing market trends and managing import/export logistics. The role requires strategic procurement, supplier relationship management, and compliance with food safety standards.
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Responsibilities
- Analyze Saudi fresh produce and fruit market trends, including pricing, consumer demand, and seasonal shifts
- Maintain up to date intelligence on wholesale markets in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madina
- Forecast product demand, price volatility, and competitor movements
- Identify emerging opportunities for high value or under supplied items
- Develop and manage international supplier relationships in key producing countries
- Negotiate procurement contracts, pricing terms, and payment schedules
- Ensure compliance with SFDA, MEWA, and import regulations for all inbound products
- Plan and coordinate import shipments, ensuring correct documentation
- Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and cold chain service providers
- Optimize transportation modes based on cost and freshness requirements
- Explore export potential for Nawami grown carrots and other products
- Build annual P&L plans and trading budgets for the produce division
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
- At least 5 years of experience as a Trading Manager
- At least 10 years of experience in a managerial level
- Proficient in computer operations
- Valid driving license
- Fluent in English
- Knowledge of international food quality and safety standards
- Sound knowledge of budgeting and managing operations
- Excellent communication skills
- Planning and organizing skills
- Business acumen
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Role Overview
- The Trading Manager is responsible for overseeing trading operations, analyzing market trends, and making strategic decisions to maximize profitability.
- The role focuses on planning demand, developing strong procurement and supply chain sources, managing import and export operations, setting financial and performance indicators, and establishing compliance and quality assurance processes.
Responsibilities
- Analyze the Saudi fresh produce and fruit market trends, including pricing, consumer demand, and seasonal shifts.
- Maintain up to date intelligence on wholesale markets, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madina.
- Forecast product demand, price volatility, and competitor movements.
- Identify emerging opportunities for high value or under supplied items.
- Develop and manage international supplier relationships in key producing countries such as India, Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, Oman, and Kenya.
- Negotiate procurement contracts, pricing terms, and payment schedules.
- Ensure compliance with SFDA, MEWA, and import regulations for all inbound products.
- Plan and coordinate import shipments, ensuring correct documentation including phytosanitary, customs, and SFDA approvals.
- Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and cold chain service providers.
- Optimize transportation modes including air, sea, and reefer truck based on cost and freshness requirements.
- Explore export potential for Nawami grown carrots and other products.
- Build annual P&L plans and trading budgets for the produce division.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or any related field. MBA is preferred.
- At least 5 years’ experience working as a Trading Manager.
- At least 10 years’ experience working in managerial level.
- Well versed with computer operations.
- Driving License.
- Fluent in English.
- People Management – able to manage multinational workforce and supplier base.
- Knowledge of international food quality and safety standards.
- Sound knowledge of budgeting and managing operations.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Planning and organizing skills.
- Business acumen.
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