Senior Business Manager - Agri-commodities (Corn & Grains)

About Xiangyu

XMXYG CORP. was founded on November 28, 1995. Committed to the mission of benefiting the world and achieving success together, we engage in industrial investment and specialized operation. Our businesses include Commodity Supply Chain, Urban Development and Operation, Integrated Financial Services, Port and Shipping, Innovation Incubation, etc. We aim to become a globally-competitive, comprehensive investment holding group focused on supply chains. We own over 500 investment enterprises and more than 33,000 employees.

Ranked 241 in the Fortune Global 500

Ranked 61 in the Chinese Top 500 Enterprises

website:https://www.xiangyu-group.com/en

Job Responsibility

1.Drive global market expansion and resource acquisition for agricultural commodities (corn/grains), leveraging expertise in worldwide supply chains to independently develop overseas suppliers (farms, cooperatives) and establish sustainable procurement/sales channels.

2.Conduct deep-dive analysis of agri-market dynamics (supply/demand, pricing, policies) to formulate sourcing strategies and mitigate trade risks.

3.Lead international tenders, joint ventures, and upstream resource negotiations, executing long-term supply agreements.

4.Oversee end-to-end cross-border trade operations (procurement, logistics, L/C, hedging, settlement) to optimize cost and capital efficiency.

5.Design structured trade solutions (cross-border financing, entrept trade, processing/distribution) enhancing profit margins.

6.Ensure compliance (INCOTERMS, L/C clauses, international arbitration) via collaboration with risk/legal teams.

7.Build and mentor international trading teams, cultivating multidisciplinary talent (trade, language, derivatives).

8.Maintain strategic partnerships with global key accounts (e.g., ABCD majors) and uncover downstream value-chain opportunities.

9.Partner with futures teams to execute price-hedging strategies (futures/options/swaps).

10.Optimize international logistics (shipping, rail, warehousing) with supply chain teams.

Qualifications

1.Experience:

8+ years in global agricultural commodities trading (corn/grains focus)

3+ years leading teams with proven success in transnational projects (e.g., origin direct-sourcing)

2.Technical Mastery:

Expertise in trade regulations (UCP600, ISBP) and settlement instruments (L/C, TT, DP)

Hands-on commodity financialization (futures, options, swaps)

3.Skills:

Elite negotiation capabilities (English working proficiency; additional languages preferred)

Cross-cultural agility and readiness for 40%+ global travel

4.Education:

Bachelor's/Master's in Economics, International Trade, Agriculture, or related field

MBA, CFA, or FRM credentials advantageous