Senior Manager, Commodities & Hedging

Smithfield Foods • Smithfield, VA

20h

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and skilled professional to join our team as the Senior Manager of Commodities & Hedging. In this impactful role, you will contribute to the direction and performance of our commodities research and market analysis, providing insights that inform critical business decisions. You will support the development and execution of risk management strategies while collaborating closely with leadership to refine reporting and analytical capabilities. This position offers a great opportunity to work in a dynamic, global food industry environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and decision-making abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for running reports and queries.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a respectful and team-oriented demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Market Research & Analysis: Conduct fundamental and technical market research on commodities relevant to Smithfield. Report data on pricing and supply-demand dynamics for key commodities in U.S. and global markets. Analyze financial information to forecast business, industry, and economic conditions and share findings with stakeholders.
• Risk Management & Hedging Strategy: Support the development and execution of hedging strategies across various commodity exposures. Assist in trade execution, position management, and reporting. Provide insights on market drivers to inform risk management.
• Data Aggregation & Communication: Gather critical data to aid in market strategy development. Present findings to stakeholders through impactful reports and presentations.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Provide mentorship and guidance to team members to foster professional development. Collaborate across business segments to deliver timely market intelligence.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees