VR-People Sàrl · 4 hours ago
Grain Trader (Wheat / Corn / Soybean)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expVR-People Sàrl is representing a well-established international organization in the U.S. grain industry, seeking a dynamic Grain Trader to join their team in Chicago. This role involves managing trading and execution activities across multiple commodities while contributing to market growth and supply chain operations.
Human Resources Services
Hiring Manager
Peter Vyvyan-Robinson
Responsibilities
Execute and manage physical grain trades (corn, soybeans, wheat) across domestic and export markets
Oversee contract execution, shipping, and logistics to ensure timely and accurate delivery
Maintain compliance with trade policies and manage risk exposure effectively
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and logistics partners
Monitor market developments, analyze trends, and identify new commercial opportunities
Qualification
Required
Approximately 5 years of relevant experience in grain trading, execution, or supply chain management within the U.S. grain market
Proven background in handling international trade contracts and managing commercial risk
Strong knowledge of U.S. and global grain markets
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Fluency in English required; additional language skills a plus
Company
VR-People Sàrl
VR-People are experts in the commodity business and recruitment. We are located in one of the leading centers of the industry, Geneva.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase