Commodity Trader

Job Description Commodity Trader - Lincoln, NEThis is a full-time, exempt position.Commodity Traders at ADM are a vital component in our supply chain. Individuals in these dynamic roles have responsibility for the procurement of grain and oilseeds, and/or the marketing of finished goods to achieve optimum financial results. Merchandisers are asked to develop an understanding of local, national and global market trends, calculate business margins and their effect on commodity pricing, and manage local bids and offers among many other topics. Additionally, in their roles, Merchandisers balance risk management, customer relationships, transportation and logistics.
You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with customers as well as colleagues from other ADM Processing Plants, the handling of logistics, accounting, execution and other customer related issues.Key skills & competencies:Analytical ThinkingImpact & InfluenceAchievement OrientationInformation SeekingStrong Interpersonal SkillsDescription of work performed:Builds & maintains positive relationships with accounts that bring defined valueSeeks out new business that would profitably enhance ADM company assetsUnderstands customer requirements and strives to meet them to differentiate ourselves from competitionMaintains a clear customer account list and provides detailed background information in filesHandles all accounting related issues in a timely manner to ensure good customer serviceWorks to make quick decisions in a fast market while accepting the responsibility to defend them logicallyDevelops a keen understanding of local, national, & world markets & trendsPurposefully makes outbound phone calls to deliver and receive timely market informationPrice discovery and bid/offer maintenance to improve risk management and pricingUnderstanding of margin calculations & their effect on commodity pricing; Ensures the most cost-efficient transportation and logisticsUnderstands the value of ADM owned transportation (i.e. barges, trucks and railcars)Develops a good working knowledge of freight spreads and competitor activitiesDevelops a keen understanding and working knowledge of ADM information technology systemsEnsures that individual goals are aligned with company goalsConstantly works on individual personal development within the companyDevelops good understanding of local plant operationsWorks to attain positive, collaborative relationships with internal colleagues across divisions & responsibilitiesPortrays a positive image of the company and self when interacting with customers & colleaguesPrepares and submits daily & ad hoc reportsQualifications:Pursuing a four-year degree in Business or an Agriculture-related fieldGPA of 2.8 or greater is preferredOpen to relocation throughout the U.S.Excited about this role but don't meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don't check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:90251BR