International Polymer Trade Manager (Global Trading Desk for our UAE branch )

Job Purpose

Drive international polymer trading by sourcing and selling polymers globally across regions (Asia, MENA, Africa, Europe). The role requires strong commercial acumen, supplier network, and risk management for international trade flows.

Key Responsibilities

• Source polymers from global suppliers and negotiate trade terms (FOB/CIF).
• Identify buying opportunities in high-demand regions and close profitable deals.
• Manage supplier and customer credit exposure using trade finance tools.
• Build and manage international agent/distributor relationships.
• Coordinate shipping, payment, and performance monitoring for each trade.
• Stay updated on polymer price indexes (ICIS, Platts) and market arbitrage trends.
• Collaborate with finance and risk departments on LC, CAD, and open-account deals.
• Prepare weekly trading reports and profit tracking per deal.

KPIs

• Monthly trading turnover (USD & MT)
• Average gross profit margin (%)
• Deal closing cycle time
• Number of active suppliers and customers
• Collection efficiency