Strategic Commodity Trader — Texas Markets & Logistics

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

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.