Commodity Oil Business Manager

Job Summary

Responsible for all aspects of trading and marketing of palm/vegetable oils and fats in the USA, including developing new markets and new accounts. Collaborate with a small team of trade operation staff responsible for coordinating US and international shipping and supply chain logistics.

• Responsible for palm oil and fat trading and marketing activities. (Products include Commodity Oil and Specialty Fats)
• P&L Management (focus on costs, price, margins, inventory, customer growth)
• Ensure official execution and full completion of trades.
• Manage all aspects of trading and marketing, including developing strategies for new markets and new accounts, and negotiating contracts with customers.
• Develop and manage strong relationships with customers, key suppliers, and agents.
• Develop new accounts and expand sales of Commodity Oils.
• Track and communicate to colleagues developments in the market and relevant market intelligence, including supply and demand balances and competitor activities.
• Develop long, medium, and short-term action plans to achieve operational targets of trading and marketing activities.
• Provide a monthly analysis of the US vegetable oil and fat market and its impact by the macroeconomic environment.
• Regularly inform and update Company Management on market trends, risks, and business progress.
• Work effectively with an established team of trade operations staff who are responsible for coordinating US and international supply chains.
• Ensure all trading activity is carried out in compliance with all relevant policies and regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Chemistry, and Engineering
• Minimum of 6 years of trading and marketing experience with at least 5 years in US vegetable oils and fats
• Knowledge of the US vegetable oil and fat market – its dynamics, structure, and players
• Knowledge of the dynamics of the global vegetable oil market
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast‑paced and dynamic business environment
• Leadership skills and ability to influence across functions and divisions without direct line authority
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain good relationships
• High energy, well‑organized, self‑starter with intense drive for results, and must possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong commercial attitude and competitive drive
• Excellent competency in building and managing interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrate strong initiative and ability to work independently within defined standard operating procedures.
• Independently motivated to produce results
• Flexibility to travel domestically & internationally (up to 25%)

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Business Development, Marketing, and Sales

Chemical Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance