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Pacific Ag · 2 days ago

Senior Commodity Trader - Hay & Feed Ingredients

Dawn, Texas

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$35K/yr - $45K/yr

5+ years exp

Pacific Ag is seeking a Senior Commodity Trader specifically for feed ingredient trading to join their trading team. This senior-level role is designed for an experienced trader who will manage risk, build supplier and customer relationships, and own their book of business in an asset-backed trading environment.

AgricultureFarmingRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Own and manage buy/sell positions across multiple feed ingredients

Manage and explain risk exposure, including long and short positions

Develop and execute trading strategies based on market data, fundamentals, and experience

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to secure reliable supply

Grow and service customer accounts with dairies, feedyards, and producers

Track and present P&L, margin, and risk exposure at any given time

Coordinate logistics, delivery schedules, quality control, and customer service

Ensure operational discipline in contracts, collections, and documentation

Participate in weekly trading meetings to review markets, positions, and performance

Qualification

Commodity trading experienceP&L managementRisk management skillsFeed ingredient knowledgeLogistics managementNegotiation skillsOrganizational disciplineCommunication skills

Required

5+ years of proven commodity trading experience (hay & feed ingredients preferred)

Demonstrated success managing P&L and running profitable trade positions

Strong risk management skills with the ability to clearly explain exposure

Relationship-driven trading style with strong negotiation skills

Familiarity with feedyard and dairy operations and nutrition

High level of organizational discipline and attention to detail

Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally

Direct responsibility for commodity trading decisions and P&L outcomes

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Ag Business, Economics, Finance, or related field preferred (equivalent industry experience will be considered)

Experience in grain trading is valued; however, this role is not a traditional grain merchandising position, but is specific to feed ingredient trading

Candidates with a grain trading background who have also managed broader commodity exposure, worked closely with logistics and operations, or traded feed ingredients, byproducts, or non-standardized commodities may be a strong fit and are encouraged to apply

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, PTO, paid holidays, paid maternity leave, and paid jury duty/court leave