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 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
Producer Ag is a joint venture between MKC and CHS that taps into an extensive network of assets to support a global supply chain. The joint venture exists to improve market access for farmer-owners, area cooperatives, processors, and end users through participation in the southern corridor grain supply chain and creates an integrated supply chain with export access to the Gulf.
Producer Ag has an exciting opportunity on our trading team. We are looking for a Director of Commodity Trading who will develop and implement an end-to-end merchandising strategy for the southern corridor. In this role, you must be able to work across the enterprise and with a diverse group of people and customers. This role requires collaborative decision making while utilizing details, facts, and data to make informed decisions. Strong communication skills, the ability to build relationships, and attention to detail are a must in this position.
This role in on site at our location in Wichita, KS.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement an end-to-end merchandising strategy to facilitate the operational efficiency, profitability, and value created for our owners.
Manage the risk position, origin and destination pairs, relationship trading and arbitrage.
Implement and refine the desired culture of the Producer Ag Trade Team in alignment with the company’s strategic plan.
Lead, develop, coach and train product line manager and traders.
Work with regional partners to align origination and supply chain positioning, trading, and logistics.
Perform market analysis on and interpret trade flows and commodity supply & demand.
Responsible for maximizing end to end margin for trade flow.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimize logistics in the supply chain.
Drive destination market access for the supply chain by maintaining competitive prices through price discovery.
Support the annual business planning, budgeting, and forecasting process.
Maintain existing customer base through building strong relationships and providing exceptional customer service. Identify, develop, and build new opportunities with customers.
Proactively communicate opportunities and challenges to team and critical stakeholders to gain alignment and drive forward solutions.
Resolve issues and disputes with accounting, transportation, shippers and buyers/end users.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
High School diploma or GED
7+ years of experience in Trading, Merchandising, and/or Commodities
Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities
Additional Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or related field
Experience managing a P&L
Working knowledge of GAFTA contracts and futures exchange rules
Commodity markets and trading subject matter expertise
Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal
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.
Physical Requirements
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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Benefits for every life stage We understand that you’re here to create a life for yourself and your family. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits program that considers your well-being and supports you during every life stage. Full-time employees are eligible for health and welfare benefits and the 401(k) on the first of the month following their hire date. Your Benefits Health and well-being Medical Dental Vision Critical illness Accident insurance Group legal services Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) CHS Fit360o well-being program Employee assistance program Mental health services from Learn to Live Finance and security Pension plan 401(k) plan Profit-sharing Life insurance Auto/Home Dependent life insurance Short- and long-term disability Identity protection Life and career Vacation time, paid time off and sick leave Floating holidays Paid parental leave Adoption assistance New baby kits Military benefits Paid volunteer hours Tuition reimbursement Learning and professional development courses and training Leadership development training Note: Benefits listed are only a brief overview of the CHS Benefits Program. Benefit eligibility varies based on job, location and length of service.