Commodity Trader

Nutreco; Comanche (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation

Sick time

Floating holidays

Job summary

Nutreco, through its Hi-Pro Feeds brand, seeks a Commodity Trader in Comanche, TX (or Friona, TX) to develop and execute purchasing strategies, analyze market trends, and manage vendor relations and contracts.

You will support logistics execution and risk management while collaborating with the logistics team, vendors, and the Commodity Group Manager to secure regional commodity supply. Travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
• Two years merchandising experience and knowledge of grain markets, hedging, and commodity flows.
• Understanding of agricultural trading standards and procedures.
• Aptitude in accounting and financial practices; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity purchasing strategies in a defined market.
• Use market analytics to analyze trends, indicators and dynamics and communicate insights.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships across purchasing, logistics and transportation partners.
• Manage contracts and reconcile customer balances.
• Support or lead logistics planning and execution including truck and rail transport.

Skills

Market analytics

Vendor relations

Logistics planning

Contract management

Risk management

Willingness to travel

Education

Business degree

Tools

Trading platforms

Market data systems

Job description

Job Description: Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future Role: Commodity Trader 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

• 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.

Additional Information Accessibility

Nutreco is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. If you require support, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

AI Screening Disclosure

Nutreco does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed directly by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.

Background Check

Final candidates who are offered a position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Eligibility

Candidates applying to job openings must already be authorized to work independently in the country where the position is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role.

Employment Equity

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles at Nutreco varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

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.

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's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

About Nutreco

Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Its two global company brands Skretting (aqua feed) and Trouw Nutrition (animal nutrition) have sales in over 90 countries. Our purpose Feeding the Future captures a big challenge: feeding 9 billion people in 2050. Our responsibility is twofold: we need to make a significant contribution to meeting the rapid increase in worldwide demand for food; on the other hand, we need to find the right balance in order that we can realize growth while making also responsible choices for people and planet. To know more about us, please visit our website https://www.nutreco.com.