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COFCO International · 3 hours ago

Junior Trader

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

COFCO International is a global leader in agricultural trading, and they are seeking a Junior Commodity Trader to execute positions created by others. The role involves processing complexities for various commodities, developing sales opportunities, and maintaining relationships with customers and vendors.

Food and BeverageLogistics

Responsibilities

Develop tactics to best execute trading positions

Maintain and develop sales opportunities while adhering to credit, quality, and cash risk limits; monitor national and international markets as well as negotiate price, specification, and delivery details

Negotiate price/delivery, write up logistical documents, contracts, applications, hedging transactions, and final settlements, adhering to trading and risk position limits

Gather and report on actionable information on crop and growing conditions, commodity movement, market, freight and logistical situations and trends throughout the world

Cultivate long-term relationships with customers, third party vendors, and end users to improve and expand origination and sales

Communicate market trends and information to regional staff, ensuring timely and quality market information

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Commodity trading knowledgeMerchandising experienceConsultative skillsInterpersonal communicationMicrosoft Office SuiteBusiness acumen

Required

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience

2 Year's Related Merchandising Experience

Working knowledge of the entire commodity life cycle; from producer to consumer

Working knowledge of the basics of commodity transportation entering and exiting

Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization

Excellent consultative skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable regulations

Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Strong business acumen