Commodity Trading Associate 2027 - Multiple U.S. Locations - Cargill, Inc

Your Role: Connect to meaningful work. Feed the world. Achieve your higher purpose. What if your ideas could nourish the world? As an associate, we transfer your knowledge and skills into profound experiences that positively impact our global community. From food to transportation, your innovative solutions, collaboration and dedication will evolve industries to take on tomorrow's greatest challenges. And that's just the beginning. Because when your skills meet our unrivaled network and breadth of opportunity, your career is without bounds. Join our community to realize the impact of your work, help people around the world and connect with something greater. Commodity Trading Associate Position: As an entry-level Commodity Trading Associate you will be a part of a fast-paced environment, tackling real-world challenges while trading agricultural commodities such as grain, oilseeds/oilseed products, feed and processing by-products. We look for people who are comfortable taking and managing risk, challenging the status quo and who are motivated and driven to succeed. Your work: Develop and maintain customer relationships with country elevators, producers, feed mills, and processors Analyze supply and demand, survey market conditions, and other economic forces in order to maintain and grow Cargill's position in the market place Initiate, negotiate and agree on terms of commodity purchase/sale contracts, such as price, quality, quantity, transportation, timing and payment Coordinate transportation and logistics to execute commodity contracts Ensure thorough and accurate follow-up, execution, and closure of all contracts Provide timely and effective communication and interaction with other Cargill teams such as sales, transportation and logistics, quality assurance, plant personnel, engineers and accountants Make occasional plant and crop survey trips to visit with suppliers and internal and external customers Complete and collaborate on other projects and assignments as needed Key Capabilities for Success: Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills Sound judgment and decision-making skills, even when outcome is uncertain Comfortable taking and managing risks and challenging the status quo Strong oral and written communication skills; strong persuasion and negotiation skills Effective interpersonal skills; working in a team environment; coaching and developing others Essential leadership qualities of integrity, conviction and courage Motivation and drive to succeed Adaptable, flexible and able to work in a fast paced, price-volatile, changing environment Willingness to relocate and accept challenging responsibilities

Compensation: The expected salary for this position is $74,000. The disclosed salary has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled