Tropical Oils Trader

Location

Salisbury, MD | United States

Job description

Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.

Summary

Come join the team at Perdue AgriBusiness! Perdue AgriBusiness (PAB) is one of the two operating divisions of Perdue Farms. Our company portfolio generates over $6.5 billion in sales and we are among the nation’s Top 10-grain companies with a global reach through our domestic and international export operations including organic grains. We also operate four soybean processing facilities, an edible oil refinery and specialty feed ingredients manufacturing. But wait, there’s more………Competitive salaries, flexible benefits plan, Tuition & Education Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Savings Options and so much more!

Be a part of a family company you can be proud of! Your journey starts now!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Tropical Oils Trader in Salisbury, MD. This position will be responsible for conducting commercial trading activities associated with palm and other vegetable oils. 

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• With minimal supervision, trade palm oil and vegetable oil blends and maximize the profitability of trading activities
• Prospect and develop new palm oil customers and visit accounts throughout the year
• Analyze market information impacting vegetable oil markets including supply and demand reports, stock reports, etc
• Collaborate with the supply planning team and external stakeholders to ensure the efficient flow of oils to the refinery and ex-tank customers
• Be aware of accounts receivable issues and assist in collecting money as needed
• Perform hedging activities to support customer sales. Ensure hedges are done properly, maintain margins, and minimize risks to Perdue
• Service customers in areas of market information, contract balances, logistics, and accounting issues
• Stay informed of logistics including tank car utilization, lease car rates, truck and rail freight rates, fuel surcharge and the impact on refined oil margins
• Interaction, support, and coordination with Operations, Accounting, Soy Processing and Transportation groups
• Perform ad hoc reporting and other tasks as needed 

Minimum Education

• BS Degree (Agriculture, Business, Management) 

Experience Requirements

• 2 - 4 years of trading/merchandising experience 
• Prior palm oil trading experience is strongly preferred
• Strong math, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of cash commodity trading and CBOT
• Sales knowledge and negotiation skills
• Strong working knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Normal climate-controlled office environment. Able to communicate on the telephone. Able to use standard office equipment. Able to move freely throughout the AgriBusiness facilities including climbing vertical heights (0 - 150'), exposure to extreme temperatures (0-100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity, (0 - 100%), noise (50db to 100db), and chemicals (MSDS sheets available). You are required to travel to remote AgriBusiness facilities and customer locations.

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

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