The business problem is to execute trading positions created by others, manage risk, and develop new business opportunities within the commodity trading sector.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of the entire commodity life cycle; from producer to consumer.
- Working knowledge of the basics of commodity transportation entering and exiting
- Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Responsibilities
- Develop tactics to best execute trading positions.
- Maintain and develop sales opportunities while adhering to credit, quality, and cash risk limits; monitor national and international markets as well as negotiate price, specification, and delivery details.
- Negotiate price/delivery, write up logistical documents, contracts, applications, hedging transactions, and final settlements, adhering to trading and risk position limits.
- Gather and report on actionable information on crop and growing conditions, commodity movement, market, freight and logistical situations and trends throughout the world.
- Cultivate long-term relationships with customers, third party vendors, and end users to improve and expand origination and sales.
- Communicate market trends and information to regional staff, ensuring timely and quality market information.
Other
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
- 2 Year's Related Merchandising Experience.
- Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
- Excellent consultative skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable regulations.
- Strong business acumen.
