Trade Execution Planner

Trade Execution Planner

Salisbury, Maryland, United States

Summary Drive the seamless execution of rail logistics that support our trading and merchandising operations. As a Trade Execution Planner, you will coordinate the planning and execution of internal and external rail shipments, ensuring products move safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. You will partner with trading, merchandising, transportation, and external rail providers to optimize logistics, resolve operational challenges, and maintain the timely flow of commodities.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex logistical challenges, and is committed to delivering operational excellence.

The salary range for this position is $68,000 – $102,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

• Manage rail logistics fulfillment process, ensuring quality service from contract negotiation to order fulfillment and payment management.
• Liaise with key internal and external customers to ensure transactions execute timely and provide support for pricing, fills, and logistics.
• Manage and document all accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely and accurate collection and application of payments for all rail shipments.
• Resolve non-routine trade execution issues, including transportation disruptions, contract discrepancies, and service failures.
• Partner with Trading team on issuance and maintenance of sale and purchase contracts.
• Design, analyze, and file reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide analysis and recommendations for improvements where applicable.
• Support stakeholders after hours and on weekends as needed.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Demonstrate ability to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment with a desire to continuously improve trade execution efficiencies and asset utilization while providing superior customer service to internal and external customers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business.
• 2–4 years of experience in logistics or merchandising.

• Experience in the agricultural field or supply chain management.

• Work in a primarily sedentary position with occasional movement between offices or buildings.
• Move light equipment or supplies as needed.
• Access files, supplies, and equipment.
• Work in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.