Senior Rail Commodities Trader – Eastern Markets

Scoular; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive opportunities

12 paid holidays

Wellbeing time off

Job summary

Scoular is seeking an Eastern Rail Senior Merchant in the United States to trade eastern rail markets (CN, NS, CSX). You will interpret the rail market, articulate market opinions, and take risk/reward positions for Scoular.

The role focuses on deep customer relationships with buyers, sellers, origin elevators, and end users, while mentoring other Merchants on the team. The position also emphasizes P&L planning, execution leadership, and strong collaboration across the trade unit to optimize

Qualifications

• 4+ years merchandising experience.
• College degree in business related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven critical thinking skills and ability to drive strategy forward.
• Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills and relationship building capability.
• Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated aptitude in accounting and financial practices and procedures.
• Highly skilled in problem solving techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assure trade unit compliance with risk management policies.
• Assess market trends and leading indicators; review supply and demand to inform trades.
• Manage a position or subset of the overall position for the business.
• Lead execution logistics planning and strategy; negotiate freight contracts.
• Recruit customers and build extensive market relationships; provide market information and settlements.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, annual P&L estimates and forecasts; manage daily position reports.
• Coach/mentor Merchants and drive collaboration within the division.

Skills

Merchandising

Critical thinking

Customer service

Relationship building

Problem solving

Accounting basics

Education

College degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Scoular is seeking an Eastern Rail Senior Merchant in the United States to trade eastern rail markets (CN, NS, CSX). You will interpret the rail market, articulate market opinions, and take risk/reward positions for Scoular.

The role focuses on deep customer relationships with buyers, sellers, origin elevators, and end users, while mentoring other Merchants on the team. The position also emphasizes P&L planning, execution leadership, and strong collaboration across the trade unit to optimize