Trade / Senior Trader - SBM/ Canola Meal

Gavilon; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gavilon is seeking a motivated individual to join their Ingredients department. This role involves building relationships with customers, analyzing market trends, and managing logistics. Ideal candidates will have a background in agribusiness, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to exceptional customer service.

Benefits

401k match

20 days PTO and 11 paid holidays

Free on-site fitness center

Tailored learning & development opportunities

Yearly cultural and sport activities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years agribusiness experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of commodity markets and hedging.
• Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in growth of producer and commercial customers.
• Research commodity market trends and consumer behaviors.
• Execute hedging orders and manage logistics functions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Economics, Agriculture or related field

Masters in Business Administration

Job description

• A challenging position in our Ingredients department within a world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network;
• Exciting opportunities to progress your career within our international network;
• A professional and stimulating environment in which enthusiastic and driven colleagues work together in a practical and informal way;
• 100% match on the first 6% of 401k
• A minimum of 20 days of PTO, and 11 paid holidays each calendar year (ten designated holidays and one floating holiday)
• Access to a free on-site fitness center and exclusive fitness classes to improve your physical and mental wellbeing
• Tailored learning & development opportunities;
• Yearly organization wide cultural and sport activities, such as: Trek the tower, Corporate cup, March Madness office brackets, and other teambuilding activities;
• A modern, open concept office in downtown Omaha;

Your role in our network:

• Assist in the growth of producer and commercial customers while building and maintaining meaningful relationships
• Research and monitor commodity market trends and consumer behaviours to anticipate demand and changes in buying patters
• Develop and implement a plan for merchandising to local customers & surrounding areas
• Execute hedging orders and position management
• Understands customer requirements to collaborate and add value to both companies
• Purchase and sell assigned commodities from/to targeted customers by providing them with excellent marketing analysis and recommendations about their business transactions
• Oversee logistics functions of all shipments of the business unit including the management of freight
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings and completing assignments

Other Job Functions:

• Develop and maintain customer-oriented marketing plans fostered by extensive customer contacts
• Participate in the development of merchandising tactics in the business unit
• Effectively research and resolve accounting & logistical issues as they arise
• Assist with the development of marketing goals for the assigned location
• Gathers regional market information and communicated internally across the network
• Conduct and promote strong moral and ethical operation and principles consistent with company policy
• Reports to Location Manager and Sr Merchandiser

Who are we looking for?

• You have a Bachelor of Science and/or Masters in Business Administration in Marketing, Economics, and/or Agriculture or related field;
• 3-5 years Agribusiness related experience preferred
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to perform in a high-stress and fast paced environment
• Demonstrated understanding of commodity markets, hedging and commodity flows
• Maintains a positive, persuasive, and credible attitude
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills
• Must have understanding and ability to maintain confidential information
• Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service skills and relationship building capability

Who is Viterra?

We believe in the power of connection.

Our world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network connects producers and consumers to supply sustainable, traceable and quality-controlled agricultural products.

With our talented people, decades of experience and diverse capabilities, we offer innovative solutions to open pathways and create value for customers through our supply chains.

As a responsible long-term business, we will continue to invest in and develop our network, allowing us to meet the needs of a growing world.

What do we stand for?

We believe that a workforce made up of colleagues from different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs can only make us stronger.

We value diversity and work inclusively to bring together many minds, many talents and many perspectives. We offer a work environment where colleagues receive fair and equal opportunities to progress their career at Viterra.

We welcome all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social origin or any other characteristic.

Together, we are stronger and achieve more.

About the company

Gavilon, Gavilon feed ingredients, Gavilon fertilizer, and Gavilon food ingredients combine local knowledge, market intelligence, and global distribution network, we manage agricultural commodities and create value in the complex global food and agricu...

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