Cargill · 2 weeks ago
Freight Trader or Junior Freight Trader
Coral Gables, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products vital for living. The Freight Trader will manage a supplier and customer base, executing transactions to deliver freight that meets specifications in terms of timing, volume, quantity, and cost for Geared vessels.
AgricultureFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingMeat and Poultry
Hiring Manager
Brad Gilbertson
Responsibilities
Buy and sell freight to regional customers to reach target volumes and generate PnL
Execute the regional position by buying and selling tonnage on TC and Voyage to meet contract requirements and optimize fleet revenue
Generate market, position and profit and loss reports based on data and specialty reports gathered by supporting functions team members
Research and analyze various freight opportunities in the marketplace to maximize margin
Work directly with customers, suppliers and business counterparts to meet their needs in solving routine problems and addressing complaints and concerns
Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum requirement of 2 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 3 years or more of relevant experience
Preferred
Minimum 2 years of trading experience, preferably in the commodity or maritime industries
Strong focus on quality, well-timed execution – converting desk plans into reality
Assist the team to set and execute regional game plans based on supply and demand analysis – ultimately generating profitable growth
Pricing excellence. Ensuring time charter to voyage conversion is done accurately with a strong understanding of the regional nuances
Develop and implement sales strategies, identifying potential customers and foster existing customer relationships
Proficient business level Spanish
Company
Cargill
Cargill provides agricultural, food, bioindustrial, and risk management solutions across global supply chains and manufacturing sectors.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (29)
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2020 (41)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
National Safety Council
2025-06-25Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Brian Sikes
Board Chair and CEO
David MacLennan
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-05
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