Commodity Trader

Commodity Trader

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Location: Comanche - 1300 Mill Avenue

Hours/Shift: 40 hours Vacancy Type: Replacement

Why join us Get ready to Own your career as Commodity Trader at Hi Pro a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future drives us to support customers and ensure smooth operational flow.

What you'll do We are seeking a Commodity Trader for our Hi-Pro Feeds brand in Comanche, TX or Friona, TX. This position is challenged to develop and utilize trade skills in purchasing and execution in a defined market. This individual will use market analytics, build vendor rapport, buy, and sell commodities, provide logistics assistance, and manage contracts. The Commodity Trader is expected to build and maintain vendor relationships on the purchasing side of the business as well as with the logistics team and transportation partners.

Market Analysis:

• Learn and apply the company's risk management tools. Analyze market trends, leading indicators, and complex market dynamics, develop and clearly communicate market insights.
• Become proficient in the company's systems, tools, and reports. Secure commodity supply within the assigned region.
• Engage with vendors and communicate ideas and informed perspectives.
• Build the skills needed to make sound buying and selling decisions.
• Prepare required reports.

Logistics and Execution:

• Support or lead logistics planning and execution, applying foundational knowledge of truck and rail transportation and commodity arbitrage.
• Understand the systems and procedures used to document and support trade execution.

Vendor Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain a broad network of market relationships. Discuss market conditions with vendors and respond to questions about transactions, including settlements.
• Expand the vendor contact network, with manager guidance, as market knowledge grows. With support from the Commodity Group Manager, develop productive, ongoing relationships with current and prospective vendors.
• Establish strong trading relationships across all vendor types. Manage contracts, including reconciling customer balances.

Who we're looking for

• Degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of merchandising experience.
• Proven knowledge of grain markets, hedging strategies, and commodity flows.
• Knowledge of agricultural trading standards and procedures.

You'll also need

• Demonstrated aptitude in accounting and financial practices and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel, as needed.

What you'll receive

As part of Nutreco, you'll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you'll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You'll also benefit from the backing of one of the world's largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

In addition, you'll receive

• Day 1 Competitive health benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, and FSA
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid vacation, sick time, and floating holidays

How and why to find out more

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you'll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you're interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.