Commercial Manager

ADM - Global; Port Colborne; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Commercial Manager to lead profitable strategies for milling assets. This role involves optimizing operations, managing grain procurement, and collaborating with various teams to drive efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in milling management, excellent communication skills, and a strategic mindset. Join a forward-thinking company that values professional development and diversity in the workplace, and make a significant impact in the agricultural sector.

Benefits

Complete benefit package

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in milling management or commercial roles.
• Ability to multitask and communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage Profit and Loss for Milling and Bakery Mix businesses.
• Maximize profits through grain procurement and customer service.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers and vendors.

Skills

Milling Management

Grain Procurement

Risk Management

Financial Analysis

Oral and Written Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Economics/Agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Commercial Manager
Location Port Colborne, Ontario
Position Type Commercial
Salary Full-Time, Exempt
Compensation This position offers a complete benefit package, retirement, health, life, vision and dental insurance
Pre-employment Requirement Successful completion of reference check

About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com .

About the Position
The Commercial Manager is a leadership role responsible for formulating and executing a profitable business strategy for the milling assets in the region. The position works closely with operations, quality, and finance teams to set and meet business and operational metrics. Candidate will successfully manage local grain procurement and risk management, with support from the Decatur milling trade team, focusing on wheat and flour blending and related activities to minimize cost, maximize output and grow profits

This position will be located in Port Colborne Ontario. This position will be responsible for optimizing and executing the bulk truck, rail, container and packaged production of approximately 20,000 cwts daily capacity and all related activities for the Port Colborne and Mississauga Flour Mills and the Port Colborne Mix Plant. Candidate will develop and support employees to achieve personal, regional, and corporate goals

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for Profit and Loss of the Milling business and Bakery Mix business
• Maximize profits through management of grain procurement and inventories, product sales, execution and customer service
• Identify and manage risk related to grain quality, finished product and co-products
• Manage and trade truck freight and basis positions, as well as arbitrage positions with barges, rail and truck where applicable
• Coordinate with Centralized Wheat Procurement and Grist Management taskforce for effective management of intermarket spreads and positions.
• Understand and facilitate import and export of net raw materials and finished products through effective collaboration with corporate trade compliance and keen understanding of trade compliance rules.
• Monthly P&L reporting, forecasting and annual planning
• Analyze and distribute financial performance to local and regional leadership
• Responsible for hiring, training and development of direct reports
• Define and execute the milling commercial strategy
• Operate with an owner’s mindset and have a strategic thought process
• Manage the competitive landscape
• Actively partner with Sales on Mill strategy – product mix, customer base, etc
• Be proactive with local customers needs
• Serve as the voice of the milling business
• Collaborate with AS&O regional and local colleagues to drive efficiencies of trade execution and positions
• Drive growth and capex projects through effective project management and coordination with Corporate COE’s
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers and vendors
• Serve as the Mil to Bakery contact
• Manage Mill and execution scheduling utilizing S&OP tools and metrics
• Be a safety champion
• All other duties as required

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 5 Years prior experience in milling management or other commercial experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Economics/Agriculture related field
• Highly motivated and competitive
• Ability to multitask and communicate with colleagues at all levels
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Working computer knowledge- Microsoft Word and Excel is required

Additional Information

• All candidates must have authorization and the ability to maintain authorization to legally work in Canada.
• Relocation support is not available for this position.

If you love the challenge of this dynamic career, then ADM will support and encourage your professional development and success. We are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please advise us in advance so that we can make the reasonable accommodation.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We review all applications and still may consider you the right person for the role or have another open position where you’re the perfect fit. For more information, please see our website www.adm.com .

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