Commodities & Hedging Strategy Lead

Smithfield Foods; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods seeks a Senior Manager of Commodities & Hedging to lead market research, risk management, and analytics for a global food company. You will influence decisions by delivering insights on pricing, supply-demand dynamics, and market drivers.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration across segments, and mentoring team members while shaping reporting capabilities and strategic risk management in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field with 8+ years of experience.
• 2+ years in team management or project leadership required.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and decision‑making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental and technical market research on commodities relevant to Smithfield.
• Support the development and execution of hedging strategies across commodity exposures.
• Gather critical data and present findings to stakeholders through reports and presentations.
• Provide mentorship and collaborate across business segments to deliver timely market intelligence.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Decision making

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Smithfield Foods seeks a Senior Manager of Commodities & Hedging to lead market research, risk management, and analytics for a global food company. You will influence decisions by delivering insights on pricing, supply-demand dynamics, and market drivers.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration across segments, and mentoring team members while shaping reporting capabilities and strategic risk management in a dynamic industry.