Commodity Trader​/National Account Manager - Vegetable Oils

Commodity Trader/National Account Manager - Vegetable Oils

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Base pay range: $83,500.00/hr - $/hr

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries.

At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

CHS Inc. has an exciting opportunity to join our Trading and Risk Management team as a Commodity Trader/National Account Manager – Vegetable Oils
. This role combines commodity marketing and trading for Distillers Corn Oil (DCO) with national account management for refined vegetable oils. This role will execute marketing strategies, manage key accounts, and develop risk management solutions to strengthen CHS’s position as a preferred supplier in the vegetable oils industry.

This is an onsite position at the global corporate headquarters in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

• Maintain and grow relationships with core DCO customers and production facilities.
• Partner with departmental planning, production, transportation and technical staffs to provide world class service to our customer base.
• Negotiate and execute long- and short-term purchase and sales transactions aligned with CHS risk positions.
• Manage inventory and sales planning for plants and terminals.
• Coordinate logistics with rail and truck partners to maximize netbacks and ensure efficient product movement.
• Develop and refine marketing plans for marketed plants and terminal positions.
• Monitor industry trends, regulations, and market conditions impacting sales and marketing activities.
• Provide input to plant Risk Management Committee meetings.

• Establish CHS as a preferred supplier of refined vegetable oils across North America.
• Oversee sales and marketing of crude and refined soybean and canola oils; perform market discovery and optimize margins.
• Develop strategic marketing plans and grow existing business to meet sales goals.
• Provide market recommendations and risk management strategies using derivatives, hedging, and OTC products.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations; negotiate contracts and proposals.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, customers, and industry partners; participate in industry associations.
• Forecast supply and demand, manage budgets, and adjust strategies based on market research.

• High School diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in sales, trading or procurement

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Agriculture, Business, or related field.
• Experience trading vegetable oils, biodiesel, and/or renewable diesel.
• In-depth understanding of vegetable oil markets, logistics, and commodity trading principles.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

• Travel up to 20%

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

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