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Holcim

Commercial Traineeship – French

Holcim

. Complete a structured rotational pathway across Business Intelligence, Trade Operations, Supply Chain, Shipping, and Commodity Trading .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeZurich • SwitzerlandEntry LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing global market trends and managing trade logistics, with a strong foundation in international commodity trading and supply chain operations. Proficient in both English and French, with a keen interest in geopolitics and maritime transport.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Business IntelligenceCommodity TradingSupply Chain ManagementTrade LogisticsAnalytical Capabilities

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Hard Skills
Market AnalysisSeaborne Trade TransactionsLetters of Credit ManagementLaytime CalculationDemurrage CalculationContract NegotiationClient Account ManagementMultimodal Transportation LogisticsVessel Nomination StrategiesDry Bulk Chartering
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam-Oriented AttitudeProactive MindsetAttention to Detail
Industry Keywords
International TradeGeopoliticsMaritime TransportGlobal Supply ChainsShipping DocumentsFast-Paced EnvironmentsTrade OperationsContainer Desk OperationsShipping LogisticsProfessional Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Complete a structured rotational pathway across Business Intelligence, Trade Operations, Supply Chain, Shipping, and Commodity Trading
  • 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
  • Manage Letters of Credit, shipping documents, and trade logistics
  • Calculate laytime and demurrage
  • Coordinate 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
  • Manage client accounts and evaluate deal risks

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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
  • Proficient working fluency in both English and French is mandatory
  • Additional languages like Spanish or German are a plus
  • Deep interest in geopolitics, maritime transport, global supply chains, and international commodity trading
  • Strong analytical capabilities with high attention to detail
  • Proactive, curious, street-smart, and resilient in fast-paced environments
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a team-oriented attitude

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Monthly Lunch Allowances via Swibeco
  • SBB Half-Fare travel voucher support
  • Birthday gift
  • Access to professional development platforms (GoFluent, Percipio, Holcim Academy)
  • Employee Wellbeing and Assistance Programs (Movis, BeWell)
  • Direct mentorship from industry experts
  • Vibrant, multicultural, and collaborative working environment
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Attractive fringe benefits