Senior Feedstuffs Trader

ADM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM in London seeks a Senior Feedstuffs Trader to deliver profitable trading strategies and hit budget targets for the feedstuffs product lines.

You will lead trading activity across UK markets, coordinate with GT, shipping and admin teams, and develop market insights to maximize margins while serving ADM customers.

Strong numeracy, decision-making and relationship-building with key customers are essential as you report weekly to GT and optimize logistics and forex impacts.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agriculture, Business, Economics, Mathematics or similar is beneficial.
• High level of numeracy and results oriented.
• Assertive with self-motivation and ability to set challenging goals.
• Ability to negotiate in challenging circumstances and make fast decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal).
• Commercial focus and ability to translate the product.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of profitable sales and trading activity, driving volumes through key ports and to key customers.
• Lead, understand and deliver trading strategy specific to product line.
• Gain deep understanding of the UK feedstuffs market.
• Coordinate across departments including crush, GT, shipping, and admin for profitable execution.
• Foster relationships with key customers and understand their requirements.
• Articulate market information via weekly reports to the GT group.

Skills

Numeracy

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Excel

Education

BSc in Agriculture, Business, Economics, Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office/Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

The role of the Senior Feedstuffs Trader is to meet the company budget target for the specific product line/lines assigned.

Job Description

Senior Feedstuffs Trader

To deliver a trading strategy that meets the set financial and volume targets whilst servicing best interests of ADM Ag customers and ADM Global Trade.

Main Responsibilities

• Delivery of profitable sales and trading activity, driving volumes through key ports and to key customers as identified by the Head of Feedstuffs.
• Lead, understand and deliver trading strategy specific to product line.
• Gain deep understanding of the UK feedstuffs market.
• Coordinate across multiple departments and businesses eg crush, GT, shipping, ex store admin etc in order to facilitate profitable execution.
• Foster relationships with key customers / understand their requirements.
• Articulate any market information via a weekly meeting and report to be sent to the wider GT group.
• Develop detailed understanding of the Ultra IT system.
• Show a thorough understanding of feedstuff trading specifically profit and loss, impacts from trade, logistics and forex.
• To analyse markets and monetize local supply and demand dynamics and report back to GT to achieve best in class execution.
• Liaise closely with the Logistics/Shipping department and learn what is required to make cost efficient trading and execution decisions.
• Produce additional reports to analyse customer behaviour and identify trading opportunities.
• To be an outstanding team member eg to provide opportunities for other employees to develop as well as cover other traders’ responsibilities if/when required.

Profile

• A degree in Agriculture, Business, Economics, Mathematics or similar discipline would be beneficial
• High level of numeracy and results orientated
• Assertive, with strong self-motivation and has the ability to set challenging goals
• The ability to negotiate in challenging circumstances and make fast and accurate decisions
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
• Commercially focused and able to translate the product
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office/Excel.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

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.

Req/Job ID

112915BR