Commercial Traineeship- French

Key facts

What you bring

• Education: Higher education degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Business Administration, Economics, International Trade, Engineering, Maritime Studies, or related fields.
• Recent graduates with up to 2–3 years of professional experience are eligible.
• Languages: Proficient working fluency in both English and French is mandatory (additional languages like Spanish or German are a plus).
• Core Passions: Deep interest in geopolitics, maritime transport, global supply chains, and international commodity trading.
• Key Skills & Mindset: Strong analytical capabilities with high attention to detail.
• Proactive, curious, street-smart, and resilient in fast-paced environments.

Your tasks

• Analyze global market trends, commodity flows, and supply-demand fundamentals.
• Support container desk operations and develop multimodal transportation logistics solutions.
• Execute physical seaborne trade transactions, managing Letters of Credit, shipping documents, and trade logistics.
• Calculate laytime and demurrage while coordinating closely with vessel operators, port agents, and surveyors.
• Learn dry bulk chartering, vessel nomination strategies, and ocean freight logistics.
• Support Commercial Managers in negotiating sales and purchase contracts, client account management, and deal risk evaluations.

What they offer

• A comprehensive 12-month development program with direct mentorship from industry experts.
• A vibrant, multicultural, and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive compensation package and attractive fringe benefits: Monthly Lunch Allowances via Swibeco.
• SBB Half-Fare travel voucher support.
• Birthday gift
• Access to professional development platforms (GoFluent, Percipio, Holcim Academy).

About the role

Holcim Trading & Shipping (HTS) is the trading arm of Holcim Group, a global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials. HTS specializes in meeting the needs of customers and suppliers worldwide through a unique portfolio of products and services provided from offices in Zurich, Singapore, and Miami. HTS is a leading international trader and seaborne logistics operator delivering solutions for the seaborne import and export of raw materials and finished goods to both Holcim Group companies and third-party businesses. The company operates bulk carrier vessels and specialized cement carriers, managing a diverse network of seaborne logistics.

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