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ADM Commodity Trader - Mexico, Missouri in Mexico, Missouri
92442BR
Job Title:
Commodity Trader - Mexico, Missouri
Department/Function:
Commodity Trading
Job Description:
Commodity Trader - Mexico, Missouri
This is a full-time, exempt position.
Commodity Traders at ADM are a vital component in our supply chain. Individuals in these dynamic roles have responsibility for the procurement of grain and oilseeds, and/or the marketing of finished goods to achieve optimum financial results. Merchandisers are asked to develop an understanding of local, national and global market trends, calculate business margins and their effect on commodity pricing, and manage local bids and offers among many other topics. Additionally, in their roles, Merchandisers balance risk management, customer relationships, transportation and logistics. You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with customers as well as colleagues from other ADM Processing Plants, the handling of logistics, accounting, execution and other customer related issues.
Key skills & competencies:
Analytical Thinking
Impact & Influence
Achievement Orientation
Information Seeking
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Description of work performed:
Builds & maintains positive relationships with accounts that bring defined value
Seeks out new business that would profitably enhance ADM company assets
Understands customer requirements and strives to meet them to differentiate ourselves from competition
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
Works to make quick decisions in a fast market while accepting the responsibility to defend them logically
Develops a keen understanding of local, national, & world markets & trends
Purposefully makes outbound phone calls to deliver and receive timely market information
Price discovery and bid/offer maintenance to improve risk management and pricing
Understanding of margin calculations & their effect on commodity pricing; Ensures the most cost-efficient transportation and logistics
Understands the value of ADM owned transportation (i.e. barges, trucks and railcars)
Develops a good working knowledge of freight spreads and competitor activities
Develops a keen understanding and working knowledge of ADM information technology systems
Ensures that individual goals are aligned with company goals
Constantly works on individual personal development within the company
Develops good understanding of local plant operations
Works to attain positive, collaborative relationships with internal colleagues across divisions & responsibilities
Portrays a positive image of the company and self when interacting with customers & colleagues
Prepares and submits daily & ad hoc reports
Qualifications:
Four-year degree in Business or an Agriculture-related field
GPA of 2.8 or greater is preferred
Open to relocation throughout the U.S. for future opportunities preferred
ADM requires the successful completion of our pre-employment process, which may include a background check, drug/alcohol screen, medical history questionnaire and other job-related functional evaluations.
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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Req/Job ID:
92442BR
City:
Mexico
State:
MO - Missouri
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About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)
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Benefits and Perks
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness – 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.
Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.