80169BR

　　Job Title:

　　Trade Manager - Tuscola, IL

　　Department/Function:

　　Sales, Customer Service & Origination

　　Job Description:

　　Trade Manager - Ag Services - Tuscola, IL

　　This is a full-time, exempt position.

　　Main Functions:

　　Reporting to the Regional Manager, this is an intermediate position within the Tuscola Ag Services Team. This position will be accountable for the merchandising corn, soybeans, and wheat for our rail and truck facilities. This person will work in a team environment within the Ag Services and Oilseeds group while also interacting with other divisions on a daily basis. This person will be responsible for assisting in the development of the purchase and sales strategy, position management (spreads, basis, flat price), building and maintaining external and internal accounts, logistics, accounting, and other customer related issues. This position requires a higher level of strategic thinking, market knowledge, trading acumen and employee development.

　　KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

　　University degree in agriculture or business (i.e. economics, finance, accounting), supplemented with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in commodity merchandising. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. Demonstrated capacity to excel within high risk, fast-paced work environment. Proven ability to assess risk and exercise sound judgment in making decisions. Demonstrated negotiation and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the domestic and international trade. Proven ability to manage effectively within a team based work environment. Computer competent, with demonstrated ability in the use of spreadsheet, database, and word processing software. Applications within a windows based operating environment. Individual must be committed

　　Analytical Thinking

　　Business Savvy

　　Results Oriented

　　Information Seeking

　　Conceptual Thinking

　　Information Seeking

　　Proactive

　　Organizational Awareness

　　Develops key communication links within ADM to ensure optimal use of ADM facilities and market access, an understanding and awareness of market requirements and facilitate the effectiveness of ADM assets

　　Able to prepare and analyze basic profit and loss and other divisional reports

　　Strategically seeks out new business that would profitably enhance company assets

　　Understands customer requirements in order to collaborate and add value to both parties

　　Is able to prepare & present reports to management detailing customer issues and opportunities

　　Handles all accounting related issues in a timely manner to ensure good customer service

　　Ensures the most cost efficient transportation and logistics

　　Develops a good working knowledge of freight spreads and competitor activities

　　Works to make quick decisions in a fast market while accepting the responsibility to defend them logically

　　Develops a clear understanding of local, national, world market, and trends

　　Price discovery and bid/offer maintenance to enhance risk management and pricing

　　Understanding of margin calculations & their effect on commodity pricing

　　Ensures that individual goals are aligned with company goals

　　Constantly works on individual and personal development within the company

　　Develops good understanding of local plant operations

　　Works to attain positive, cooperative relationships with internal colleagues across divisions and responsibilities

　　Effectively use communication channels for proper coordination within the office and other locations

　　Portrays a positive image of the company and self when interacting with customers and colleagues

　　Is willing to work outside normal business hours including weekends

　　Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

　　ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.​

　　REF:80169BR

　　City:

　　Tuscola

　　State:

　　IL - Illinois

　　Ref ID:

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