A Day in the Life

The Sr Analyst Trading Support provides commercial and operational support for US cotton trading activities.The role is responsible for managing and coordinating Cotton Cooperative transactions, Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) loan administration, Loan Service Agreement (LSA) processes, cotton redemptions, certification and recertification activities, warehouse receipt administration, and inventory tracking.The position ensures accurate execution of transactions, compliance with USDA and industry requirements, and effective support of trading strategies that maximize inventory value and commercial performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

·Coordinate cotton activities associated with USDA Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) loan programs.

·Process and monitor redemption opportunities and loan settlements.

·Maintain documentation and records associated with CCC loan inventories.

·Ensures compliance with USDA/FSA regulations and company requirements.

·Support traders in evaluating and executing optimal redemption strategies.

·Administer Loan Service Agreement (LSA) activities and related documentation.

·Coordinate inventory records and transactions with Authorized Loan Service Agents and Cotton Cooperatives.

·Maintain accurate records of cotton ownership, transfers, and commitments.

·Support contract administration and settlement activities with cotton cooperatives.

·Coordinate certification and recertification activities with warehouses and classing agencies.

·Monitor certification status and expiration timelines.

·Maintain warehouse receipt inventories and ownership records.

·Track inventory movements, transfers, and releases.

·Resolve documentation discrepancies with warehouses and external stakeholders.

·Provide operational support to Cotton Traders on inventory management and execution activities.

·Prepare inventory, redemption, certification, and position reports.

·Support contract execution and commercial settlements.

·Analyze inventory economics and operational impacts on trading decisions.

·Assist with month-end and year-end reconciliation activities.

·Maintain complete and audit-ready transaction documentation.

·Support internal and external audit requests.

·Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.

·Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, controls, and operational effectiveness.

·Partner cross-functionally to improve execution processes and reduce operational risk.

Skills/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance or related field preferred.
• 3-7 years of experience in commodity operations, agricultural merchandising, trade execution, logistics, inventory management or trading support.
• Previous experience support cotton trading, cotton merchandising, or cotton cooperative operations preferred.
• Experience managing inventory, documentation, settlements, and operational compliance requirements.
• Experience with USDA/FSA, CCC loan programs, redemptions, warehouse receipts or cotton certification processes strongly preferred.

Bunge offers a variety of benefits including health and wellness plans, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays.

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 ~34,000 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. Learn more at Bunge.com.

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 #ProudtoBe

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