Senior Agribusiness Trader & Origination Manager

POSCO America Corporation; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Generous PTO

Gym reimbursement

Lunch/Cellphone Stipend

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, etc

Job summary

POSCO International America Corp. (PIAC) is seeking a senior commercial origination specialist based in Schaumburg, IL. The role focuses on originating SBM, DDGS, and grains, managing domestic logistics, and expanding export sales across Latin America.

You will execute end-to-end physical trading, sourcing, freight management, and P&L ownership. The ideal candidate has a strong U.S. network in processing and logistics, plus experience with Latin American markets and international trade finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, International Trade, Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field
• 5+ years in grain/co-product merchandising, U.S domestic origination, or feed ingredient export sales – preferably with experience in Latin American markets
• Active sourcing relationship with U.S soybean crushers and ethanol producers
• Strong sales network with feed mills, importers, and agricultural buyers in Latin America
• Deep understanding of U.S rail freight tariff, barge logistics, and port elevator operations
• Strong knowledge of international trade finance, ocean freight, and import/phytosanitary protocols

Responsibilities

• U.S Origination & Domestic Logistics
• Domestic Sourcing: Procure SBM and DDGS by leveraging established relationships with U.S soybean crushers and ethanol production plants
• Inland Freight Management: Direct and optimize railcar, truck, and barge movements from processing plants to port terminals
• Port Terminal Operations: Negotiate and manage elevation, throughput, and storage agreements at major U.S export ports (US Gulf, PNW)
• Basis & Spread Analysis: Monitor U.S crush margins, production schedules, and domestic basis trends to support optimal buying strategies
• Export Sales Expansion: Grow export volumes of SBM, DDGS, and grains by selling to feed mills, integrators, and distributors across Latin America
• Relationship Management: Maintain and strengthen relationships with key buyers, purchasing managers, and major buying groups in target countries (e.g., Mexico, Colombia, Peru)
• Market Intelligence: Analyze regional demand, competitor activity, crop deficits, and import regulations to identify profitable trade flows
• Trade Execution & P&L Management: Oversee international contract negotiation (Incoterms), L&C compliance, and ocean freight booking
• Contract Execution: Oversee international contract negotiation (Incoterms), L&C compliance, and ocean freight booking
• Risk & Profitability: Manage destination sales margins, customer credit exposure, and overall trading book profitability for the region

Skills

Commercial networking

Sourcing SBM

Logistics coordination

Trade execution

Market intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, International Trade, Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics

Tools

Incoterms

Trade finance

Job description

POSCO International America Corp. (PIAC) is seeking a senior commercial origination specialist based in Schaumburg, IL. The role focuses on originating SBM, DDGS, and grains, managing domestic logistics, and expanding export sales across Latin America.

You will execute end-to-end physical trading, sourcing, freight management, and P&L ownership. The ideal candidate has a strong U.S. network in processing and logistics, plus experience with Latin American markets and international trade finance.