Trading Manager - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland • Decatur, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full time, exempt position. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, Corn Processing Origination and Decatur Soy Processing, this is an intermediate level position which is part of the merchandising team for the location. The position, acting as part of the team, will be accountable for the procurement and trading of corn to achieve optimum financial results. The position is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with accounts, including the handling of logistics, accounting, and other customer related issues. As an intermediate member of the merchandising team, this position requires a higher level of strategic thinking, market knowledge and employee development than an entry-level position.

Requirements

• University degree in agriculture or business (i.e. economics, finance, accounting), supplemented with a minimum of two (3) years’ experience in country elevator management or commodity merchandising in North America.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated capacity to excel within high risk, fast-paced work environment.
• Proven ability to assess risk and exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Demonstrated negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the domestic and international trade.
• Proven ability to manage effectively within a team based work environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with end-users, suppliers, and internal customers.
• Computer competent, with demonstrated ability in the use of spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
• Applications within a windows based operating environment.
• Individual must be committed to corporate ethics policies and safety programs.
• Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.
• If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.
• If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare & analyze basic profit & loss and other divisional month end reports
• Strategically seeks out new business that would profitably enhance company assets
• Builds & maintains relationships with a wide range of customers, including premium and volume accounts
• Understands customer requirements in order to collaborate and add value to both companies
• Prepare & present reports to management detailing customer issues and opportunities
• Maintains a clear customer account list and provides detailed background information in files
• Handles all accounting related issues in a timely manner to ensure good customer service
• Attends internal training sessions to learn more advanced merchandising skills and systems
• Ensures the most cost efficient transportation and logistics
• Develops a good working knowledge of freight spreads and competitor activities
• Works to make quick decisions in a fast market while accepting the responsibility to defend them logically
• Develops a clear understanding of local, national, world market, and trends
• Aggressively makes outbound phone calls to deliver and receive timely market information
• Actively uses customer database programs to document account activity and acquire marketing trends
• Price discovery and bid/offer maintenance to enhance risk management and pricing
• Understanding of margin calculations & their effect on commodity pricing
• Understands the value of ADM owned transportation (i.e. barges, trucks and railcars) and how to enhance value
• Develops a clear understanding and working knowledge of ADM information systems & ability to train others
• Understands and has strict adherence to corporate compliance policies, safety systems, and programs
• Ensures that individual goals are aligned with company goals
• Constantly works on individual and personal development within the company
• Develops good understanding of local plant operations
• Works to attain positive, cooperative relationships with internal colleagues across divisions and responsibilities
• Effectively use communication channels for proper coordination within the office and other locations
• Portrays a positive image of the company and self when interacting with customers and colleagues
• Prepares and submits daily and ad hoc reports
• Helps in the development and training of new employees
• Is willing to work outside normal business hours including weekends with limited travel required throughout the year

Benefits

• Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
• If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

What This Job Offers

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