Senior Manager, Commodities & Hedging

Smithfield Support Services Corp; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. seeks a Senior Manager of Commodities & Hedging to lead market research, analyze pricing trends, and inform risk management decisions across global operations.

In this role, you will develop hedging strategies, supervise a team, and collaborate with senior leaders to strengthen reporting, analytics, and strategic insights for procurement and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in commodities or finance.
• 2+ years of leadership or project-management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analyze pricing and supply-demand dynamics.
• Support development and execution of hedging strategies.
• Aggregate data and present findings to stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Decision-making

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. We are seeking a strategic and skilled professional to join our team as the Senior Manager of Commodities & Hedging. In this impactful role, you will contribute to the direction and performance of our commodities research and market analysis, providing insights that inform critical business decisions. You will support the development and execution of risk management strategies while collaborating closely with leadership to refine reporting and analytical capabilities. This position offers a great opportunity to work in a dynamic, global food industry environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Market Research & Analysis: Conduct fundamental and technical market research on commodities relevant to Smithfield. Report data on pricing and supply-demand dynamics for key commodities in U.S. and global markets. Analyze financial information to forecast business, industry, and economic conditions and share findings with stakeholders.
• Risk Management & Hedging Strategy: Support the development and execution of hedging strategies across various commodity exposures. Assist in trade execution, position management, and reporting. Provide insights on market drivers to inform risk management.
• Data Aggregation & Communication: Gather critical data to aid in market strategy development. Present findings to stakeholders through impactful reports and presentations.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Provide mentorship and guidance to team members to foster professional development. Collaborate across business segments to deliver timely market intelligence.

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
• . Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and decision-making abilities.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for running reports and queries.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a respectful and team-oriented demeanor.

The expected pay range for this position is $140,000 - $182,500 annually. Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package.

Learn more about our benefits package here.

Relocation Package Available Yes

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities.

Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.

Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs. Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.

For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.