Trading Manager - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland•Decatur, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exempt level position. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Merchandiser to oversee daily trading and hedging activities across ADM’s North American and Caribbean milling operations. This role is critical in managing risk, optimizing pricing strategies, and supporting commercial sales functions while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and industry regulations.

Requirements

5+ years of experience
Strong understanding of hedging strategies, futures markets, and grain/flour procurement.
Proficiency in trading platforms such as TT (Trading Technologies), CME, or ICE.
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, execute trades efficiently, and respond to market fluctuations.

Responsibilities

Execute and manage daily hedging activities across 21 U.S. flour mills, 7 Canadian flour mills, 1 starch & gluten plant, and 4 Caribbean flour mills.
Conduct high-volume trade executions (25,000+ trades annually) through the TT trading platform, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Oversee 30-million-bushel customer flour account positions, managing 144 customer accounts with expertise in pricing, risk management, and procurement.
Strategically execute option rolls to optimize cost-of-carry capture (50-75%) and maximize profitability.
Monitor and manage customer day orders, good-till-cancel orders, and overnight market movements, ensuring seamless trade execution.
Collaborate with sales and commercial teams to provide expert guidance on component pricing, trade execution, and market analysis.
Ensure timely and accurate price quotes, accounting reconciliation, and contract execution to enhance customer satisfaction.
Partner with grain procurement teams to optimize supply chain efficiencies and cost management.
Adhere to corporate risk management policies, trading regulations, and compliance standards to ensure operational integrity.
Maintain accurate trade records, reporting, and audit trails in line with company policies and industry requirements.
Participate in ongoing training and development programs to stay ahead of industry trends and best practices.