Leandro Benedetti
Eastchester,NY
Summary
A highly experienced trader and strategic leader specializing in commodities trading and chartering, with over 18 years of expertise in sourcing and negotiating bulk sugar contracts and dry bulk ocean freight. Proven ability to manage hedging strategies for commodities, freight, and fuel, including FFAs, COAs, time charters, and options, leading to significant cost savings and increased profitability. Adept at optimizing vessel positioning and freight operations while maintaining strong relationships with shipowners, brokers, and key stakeholders. A results-driven professional with a deep understanding of market dynamics, risk management, and strategic planning to drive business growth and operational excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Trader/Director of Chartering
CSC Sugar, LLC
01.2009 - Current
- Manage and negotiate for the company's exclusive cargo, averaging between 45 to 55 handysize vessels per year
- Plan and implement the following for CSC Sugar:
- Vessel chartering
- Negotiate all freight sales
- Long and short term time charters, voyage basis, and COA's
- Manage a multimillion dollar physical trade book
- Hedging freight and fuel exposure using various financial instruments
- Coordinate all shipments with shippers and receivers
- Long term strategic planning against the physical cargo
- Coordinate with accounting and traffic departments
Staff Accountant
CSC Sugar, LLC
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Managing payables
- Initiating loans for the company
- Sustain ongoing relationships with the banks on the company’s behalf
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Manhattan University
New York, NY05-2006
Skills
- Commodity trading
- Microsoft outlook
- Economic forecasting
- Futures trading
- Options trading
- Fundamental analysis
- Trading strategies
- Price negotiation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Adaptability and flexibility
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Trader/Director of Chartering
CSC Sugar, LLC
01.2009 - Current
Staff Accountant
CSC Sugar, LLC
01.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Manhattan University
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