Trader - Valdosta, GA

Job Description

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Reporting to the Commercial Manager of Valdosta Oilseed Processing, this position will be responsible for the procurement of oilseeds and the marketing of finished goods to achieve optimal financial results. The role will build strong internal and external relationships, manage market and logistics risks, prioritize customers, resolve accounting and other customer‑related issues, and make aggressive outbound calls to deliver and receive timely market information.

As a member of the trading team, the position requires a high level of strategic thinking, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a desire to learn and develop new trading skills.

• Team focused
• Driven
• Results oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Information seeking
• Responsible
• Detail oriented
• Analytical thinking

• Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external suppliers and customers
• Work in a dynamic environment and be expected to both learn and contribute
• Maintain clear customer account lists and provide detailed background information; keep regular contact with accounts
• Provide excellent customer service and strive to meet and exceed customer needs, finding opportunities to differentiate ourselves from the competition
• Handle all accounting, logistics, and other issues in a timely manner, prioritizing customer service
• Make quick decisions in a fast market while defensively justifying them logically
• Develop a clear understanding of local, national, and global markets
• Seek out new business to enhance ADM company assets
• Attend internal training sessions to learn basic merchandising skills and systems
• Understand margin calculations and their effect on commodity pricing
• Understand the value of ADM-owned transportation (e.g., barges, trucks, and railcars)
• Develop a good working knowledge of freight spreads and competitor activities
• Develop a good understanding and working knowledge of ADM IT systems
• Understand and strictly adhere to corporate compliance policies and safety programs
• Ensure individual goals are aligned with corporate goals
• Develop a good understanding of local plant operations
• Prioritize cooperative and transparent relationships with internal partners
• Portray a positive image of the company and self when interacting with customers and colleagues
• Help in the development and training of new employees
• Prepare month‑end accounting documents and perform other month‑end reporting requirements with a high level of detail
• Be willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends

• BS/BA in Agriculture, Business, or a related field of study
• 2+ years’ experience in cash commodity trading or a related field
• Strong computer competency in MS Office, IBM, Agris, Market Q, and other web-based internal applications
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and professional demeanor
• Detail oriented in a fast‑paced environment
• ADM requires a successful completion of a background check

Auto Req : 466280

Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree

Location: Valdosta, Georgia

Salary Range: $54,600 - $102,000 per year (base pay may vary based on factors such as location, experience, and performance). Additional compensation may include a salaried incentive plan and an annual bonus.