Commodity Trade Assistant

Overview

Full-time - 40 hours/week
Join Our Ag Supply Family!
Looking for a job where you’re more than just a number? At Co-operative Feed Dealers, we’re proud to be an employee-focused agricultural supply company with a laid-back, friendly work environment and a team that sticks around – many of our employees have been with us for decades!

What we offer

• Competitive pay
• 401(K) with company match
• Supportive team culture

Whether you’re experienced or just getting started, if you’re dependable and ready to be part of a team that values hard work and good people, we’d love to meet you!

Please apply today and grow with us:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Commodity Trade Assistant to support our trading team in managing the end-to-end lifecycle of commodity transactions. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong interest in commodity markets, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. We are willing to train enthusiastic candidates.

• Trade Execution Support: Assist traders in executing and processing commodity trades, ensuring timely and accurate entry into trading systems.
• Trade Reconciliation: Monitor and reconcile trade discrepancies, ensuring all trades are accurately reflected in internal systems and align with broker statements.
• Market Analysis: Monitor market trends and provide traders with relevant information to inform trading decisions.
• Documentation Management: Ensure all trade documentation, including confirmations and contracts, are accurately maintained and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Reporting: Generate and distribute daily and weekly reports on trading activities, positions, and performance metrics.
• Client Interaction: Serve as a point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries and providing updates on trade status.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics helpful but not required.
• Experience
  : 0–3 years of experience in commodity trading, operations support, or a related role.
• Technical Skills
  :
  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with trading platforms and systems is a plus.
• Analytical Skills
  :
  Strong numerical and analytical abilities to interpret market data and trading information.
• Communication
  :
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal teams and clients.
• Attention to Detail
  :
  High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Adaptability
  :
  Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing market conditions.

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 with potential for commission - depending upon experience.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position.
Please apply at

CFD
- Co-operative Feed Dealers, Inc is a wholesale distributor and offers a wide variety of product lines, excellent customer service, and delivery capabilities in the northeast. We have partnered with hundreds of the nation’s top suppliers to offer thousands of farm, garden and pet-related products. CFD is a co-operative established in 1935 to assist independent feed mills and increase their purchasing power to compete effectively with the larger corporate mills.

Since then, we have expanded our customer base to include feed mills and retail stores (farm supply, tack and feed, lawn & garden centers, hardware, pet supply, sporting goods and shoe stores). Our 128,000 sq ft warehouse/office facility is located in the Broome Corporate Park in Conklin, NY.

CFD is the proud co-owner of the Dryshod Footwear brand which is distributed nationwide and into Canada. We also established our own line of wild bird seed and feeders
- Aspen Song Wild Bird Food. Other proprietary brands include our Certi

FeeD brand of animal nutrition products.

Co-operative Feed Dealers – Supplying The Farm, Supporting The Farmer.

telephone: (800) 333 - 0895
facsimile: (607) 651 - 9363
commodities: (866) 515 - 8365