Commodity Trading Associate 2027 - Multiple U.S. Locations

Cargill • Olathe, KS

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an entry-level Commodity Trading Associate position within Cargill's animal nutrition and health business. The role involves trading agricultural commodities such as grain, oilseeds/oilseed products, feed, and processing by-products in a fast-paced environment. The company seeks individuals comfortable with risk management, challenging the status quo, and driven to succeed. The position offers the opportunity to develop customer relationships, analyze market conditions, negotiate contracts, coordinate logistics, and collaborate with various internal teams. Occasional plant and crop survey trips may be required, along with project completion.

Requirements

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited program, graduating between December 2026 and summer 2027.
• All candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate for an associate opportunity anywhere in the U.S., if applicable.
• Strong analytical, prioritization and problem-solving skills, collaboration skills, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually.

Nice To Haves

• Successfully completed, currently enrolled, or planning to complete before graduating either a micro or macro introductory college-level economics course.
• Previously completed a commodity trading internship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain customer relationships with country elevators, producers, feed mills, and processors.
• Analyze supply and demand, survey market conditions, and other economic forces to maintain and grow Cargill's market position.
• Initiate, negotiate, and agree on terms of commodity purchase/sale contracts, including price, quality, quantity, transportation, timing, and payment.
• Coordinate transportation and logistics to execute commodity contracts.
• Ensure thorough and accurate follow-up, execution, and closure of all contracts.
• Provide timely and effective communication and interaction with other Cargill teams such as sales, transportation and logistics, quality assurance, plant personnel, engineers, and accountants.
• Make occasional plant and crop survey trips to visit with suppliers and internal and external customers.
• Complete and collaborate on other projects and assignments as needed.

Benefits

• Access to a wide variety of flexible and inclusive programs to meet health, financial, and work/life needs.
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level