Supply Chain Assistant

Position Overview
The Entry-Level Commodity Trade Associate will support traders and senior supply chain team members in managing the full lifecycle of agricultural commodity transactions. This fast-paced role, navigating real-world challenges requires an extremely high attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work under pressure with multiple distractions. The ideal candidate is a proactive, self-motivated individual eager to learn the intricacies of global commodity markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Trade Support & Execution: Assist traders and senior trade assistants in executing and processing commodity trades, ensuring timely and accurate entry into trading system. Enter contracts and orders verifying price, quantity, transportation, timing and payment. Coordinate with logistics to execute contracts. Assist in the coordination of commodity delivery to customers or storage facilities to meet program requirements while optimizing margins, mitigating freight and exceeding customer expectations.
• Documentation Management: Prepare, process, and manage all trade documentation, including confirmations, contracts, and other required paperwork, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Order Entry: Enter customer and supplier orders accurately and within appropriate timelines. Understand and record all costs associated with orders and ensure accurate entry.
• Supply Chain Management: Review daily reports on supply chain movements including rail, truck and container. Ensure the supply chain is adequately filled to meet customer demand. Monitor all movements continuously making adjustments to exceed customer expectations while minimizing additional carrying costs.
• Customer Service: Develop and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, warehouses and various other partners throughout the supply chain. Serve as a reliable point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal teams (logistics, risk management, finance, compliance) to ensure smooth operations and address inquiries.
• Reporting: Review daily, weekly, and monthly reports on supply chain movements as required.
• Logistics Coordination: Assist in coordinating transportation and logistics to execute physical commodity contracts

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative field is typically required or preferred.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in trade support, operations, or a related financial services role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions); familiarity with trading platforms and systems is a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Strong numerical and analytical abilities to interpret data from multiple sources to make decisions.
• Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proven decision-making skills, even when outcome is uncertain.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and a team player with a strong sense of ownership.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to rapidly changing conditions.

This role offers significant exposure to the trading environment and a path for advancement into trading or analytical positions for motivated individuals who demonstrate strong performance and market knowledge.