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COFCO International · 3 hours ago

Trading Manager, Wheat

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

COFCO International is a leading global agri-business, and they are seeking an experienced Trading Manager – Wheat to join their U.S. business. The successful candidate will focus on origination and domestic market development, sourcing wheat directly from cooperatives and elevators while managing trading and risk.

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Responsibilities

Build and maintain long-term relationships with cooperatives and local grain elevators

Act as COFCO’s representative in farming communities, providing market insights and developing trust-based partnerships

Develop and implement origination strategies to secure wheat volumes aligned with COFCO’s global supply requirements

Trade and monitor FOB U.S ports market

Monitor and analyze wheat market trends, pricing, and supply-demand fundamentals in the U.S

Execute trades that optimize value, balancing origination and merchandising strategies

Support the export program by coordinating with logistics, execution, and global trading teams

Manage price risk exposure in collaboration with risk and finance teams

Ensure trades comply with company policies, risk frameworks, and relevant regulations

Maintain accurate reporting and data for positions, contracts, and market exposure

Partner with COFCO’s global grains trading desks to align U.S. origination with international demand

Provide regular market intelligence and farmer feedback to global trading, research, and strategy teams

Contribute to building COFCO’s U.S. origination platform as part of the company’s long-term growth strategy

Qualification

Wheat trading experienceOrigination strategiesRisk managementU.S. wheat market knowledgeCommunication skillsEntrepreneurial mindsetNegotiation skillsTeam collaboration