Commodity Trading Associate 2027 - Multiple U.S. Locations

Nebraska Ag Connection; Blair (NE); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cargill is hiring an entry-level Commodity Trading Associate to join a fast-paced team handling grain, oilseeds, feed, and by-products. You will manage risk, develop relationships with elevators and processors, and help negotiate contracts in a dynamic market environment. The role supports cross-functional collaboration and offers growth in a large agribusiness.

Based in multiple U.S. locations including Blair, NE, the position requires pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree and a willingness

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making under uncertainty.
• Willingness to relocate for an associate opportunity across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain customer relationships with country elevators, producers, feed mills, and processors.
• Analyze supply and demand, survey market conditions, and other economic forces to grow Cargill's market position.
• Initiate, negotiate and agree on terms of commodity purchase/sale contracts (price, quality, quantity, transport, timing, payment).
• Coordinate transportation and logistics to execute contracts.
• Ensure thorough follow-up, execution, and closure of all contracts; communicate with sales, logistics, QA, plant personnel, engineers, and accountants.
• Make occasional plant and crop survey trips to suppliers and customers; participate in other projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Relocation willingness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Commodity Trading Associate 2027 - Multiple U.S. Locations#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:USD 74,000.00 per year74000.0000 YEAR### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:****Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Commodity Trading Associate 2027 - Multiple U.S. Locations| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |Cargill's size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials - from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.This position is in Cargill's animal nutrition and health business, where we improve animal lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers.****At a Glance:****To be considered for employment, candidates must apply online and complete the entire application process. Complete applications are required prior to participating in an interview process. Click the link below to directly access the position application.****Your Role:****Connect to meaningful work. Feed the world. Achieve your higher purpose.****Commodity Trading Associate Position:****As an entry-level Commodity Trading Associate you will be a part of a fast-paced environment, tackling real-world challenges while trading agricultural commodities such as grain, oilseeds/oilseed products, feed and processing by-products. We look for people who are comfortable taking and managing risk, challenging the status quo and who are motivated and driven to succeed.****Your work:***** Develop and maintain customer relationships with country elevators, producers, feed mills, and processors* Analyze supply and demand, survey market conditions, and other economic forces in order to maintain and grow Cargill's position in the market place* Initiate, negotiate and agree on terms of commodity purchase/sale contracts, such as price, quality, quantity, transportation, timing and payment* Coordinate transportation and logistics to execute commodity contracts* Ensure thorough and accurate follow-up, execution, and closure of all contracts* Provide timely and effective communication and interaction with other Cargill teams such as sales, transportation and logistics, quality assurance, plant personnel, engineers and accountants* Make occasional plant and crop survey trips to visit with suppliers and internal and external customers* Complete and collaborate on other projects and assignments as needed****Key Capabilities for Success:***** Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills* Sound judgment and decision-making skills, even when outcome is uncertain* Comfortable taking and managing risks and challenging the status quo* Strong oral and written communication skills; strong persuasion and negotiation skills* Effective interpersonal skills; working in a team environment; coaching and developing others* Essential leadership qualities of integrity, conviction and courage* Motivation and drive to succeed* Adaptable, flexible and able to work in a fast paced, price-volatile, changing environment* Willingness to relocate and accept challenging responsibilities****Compensation:****The expected salary for this position is $74,000. The disclosed salary has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled****Our Benefits:****No matter who you are or where you are, we've designed our plans and programs to meet your needs. We want to help you take care of what's needed for today and offer protection to help with tomorrow's what-ifs. You'll have access to a wide variety of flexible and inclusive programs to meet your health, financial, and work/life needs to support you and help you succeed. Learn more and explore Cargill's comprehensive and competitive benefits program at: Your Benefits | CargillMinnesota-based employees: Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.****Our Vibrant Community:****At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees' outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees. Learn more at: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. What a difference three words make. Cargill****Job Locations:***** Various U.S. locations including but not limited to: Olathe, KS; Eddyville, IA; Blair, NE; Wayzata,MN* Plant or office setting, must be open to working in either type of setting* Majority of work week will be in office but there may be flexibility for hybrid work arrangements****Required Qualifications:***** Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer* Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited program, graduating between December 2026 and summer 2027* All candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate for an associate opportunity anywhere in the U.S., if applicable* Strong analytical, prioritization and problem-solving skills, collaboration skills, and verbal and written communication skills* Ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures* Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually****Preferred Qualifications:***** Successfully completed, currently enrolled, or planning to complete before graduating either a micro or macro introductory college-level economics course* Previously completed a commodity trading internshipCargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 08/05/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Cargill, Inc Nebraska City, Nebraska | Cargill, Inc Fremont, Nebraska || Cargill, Inc SHELTON, Nebraska | |2 people are interested in this job.