Fertilizer Trader - Minneapolis, MN

Archer Daniels Midland•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ADM Fertilizer is seeking a qualified individual for a full-time, exempt Fertilizer Trader position in Minneapolis, MN. Reporting to the Fertilizer Trade Manager, this role will contribute to procurement, trading, risk management, and strategy. The position requires strong strategic thinking, market knowledge, and teamwork, with a focus on achieving optimum financial results while building strong relationships with suppliers, colleagues, freight providers, and customers.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Fertilizer Trader or in a similar role within the agricultural industry, managing positions and leading strategy.
Strong knowledge of the fertilizer market, including key players, products, and regulations.
Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working independently and in a group.
Possess problem-solving skills necessary to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Demonstrated capacity to manage a position, evaluate and manage risk, perform fundamental and technical analysis.
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to collaborate within various levels of an organization.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Demonstrated capacity to excel in a fast-paced environment.
This position requires working at a desk both on a telephone and at a computer for prolonged periods of time, as well as traveling to visit customers in various, geographically diverse conditions.
Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook and Teams.

Nice To Haves

3+ years fertilizer trading experience is preferred.
Proven track record of responsibility growth.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive fertilizer import, trading, and overall strategy.
Identify and act on trading opportunities to optimize the ADM Fertilizer supply chain, including negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms to maximize profitability.
Lead strategy while partnering with operations, sales, logistics, and customer support to optimize the product lines.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and stakeholders in the fertilizer industry.
Work closely with ADM sales team supporting customer engagement and overall go to market strategy.
Participate in month and quarter end accounting activities.
Monitor and analyze market trends, supply-demand dynamics, and competitor activities.
Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports on trading activities, strategy, market insights and performance metrics to various levels of ADM leadership.
Work to attain positive, cooperative relationships with internal colleagues across divisions.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies.
Ability to work outside normal business hours including weekends.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Medical/Rx
Dental
Vision
On-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings account
401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan
Discounted employee stock purchasing program
Life insurance
Disability
Workers’ compensation
Legal assistance
Identity theft protection
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Adoption assistance
Paid maternity and parental leave
Tuition assistance
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.