Commodity Trader - Associate

CHS, Inc.•Inver Grove Heights, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CHS Inc. is hiring an Associate Commodity Trader in its Ag Business division to support the Southern Minnesota Region. The role is based at the company’s corporate headquarters in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. The trader develops and executes grain-positioning strategies, works with producers and country elevators, analyzes markets, manages regional supply chains, and coordinates physical movement and freight logistics. The position also works with AI and Data Engineering teams to refine an artificial intelligence model for identifying market opportunities and gaps in trading positions. The ideal candidate is relationship-oriented, able to work independently and make decisions, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator with leadership capability.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of supply chain and procurement and/or commodities.
Knowledge of trading.
Understanding of commodity markets and trading principles.
Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment.
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with diverse groups and build lasting relationships.
Ability to work independently, make decisions, and demonstrate attention to detail.
Proven leadership capability.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a related field.
Experience with Python, R, or other statistical modeling.

Responsibilities

Formulate and execute strategies for positioning, buying, and selling grain within the Southern Minnesota Region.
Update producers and country elevators on market trends, current grain quotes, grain programs, and grain purchasing.
Work with AI and Data Engineering teams to refine an artificial intelligence model that identifies market opportunities and gaps in the trading position.
Report and enter contracts quickly and accurately.
Provide exceptional customer service as a first point of contact, using divisional marketing resources where appropriate.
Maintain the existing customer base and identify, develop, and build new opportunities.
Manage supply chains in the assigned region.
Analyze markets and formulate corresponding commodity-position strategies.
Understand available trucking and rail operations, including rates and limits.
Communicate with the Transportation function in Supply Chain to generate competitive freight bids.
Work with Transportation to execute freight effectively and meet customers’ logistics needs.
Execute the logistics strategy in coordination with Transportation for the physical movement of goods.