JBS USA Careers

Commodity Trader

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Commodity Trader to join our team. The Commodity Trader is responsible for the sales, trading, and management of assigned commodities with the primary aim to achieve budget. This includes the development, implementation, and management of trading strategies within approved policies for the profitable operation of the business unit. This role will be based fully onsite at our Corporate office in Greeley, CO. 

Responsibilities:

• Drive sales to achieve budgetary and company targets as set, including profit targets, cash flow return on assets, and working capital requirements
• Develop, in conjunction with the commercial managers, sales, trading, and operational strategies that are realistic and profitable

• Identify growth opportunities though the leverage of existing assets and the identification of new opportunities in conjunction with business development and projects
• Overall development of the sales process, including the customer base and servicing of existing customers
• Maintain effective relationships with internal counterparts, customers, and third-party suppliers
• Manage designated key customers/destinations as a complete package to ensure that the Company's trading activities exceed the expectations of new and existing buyers and suppliers
• Work with shipping, logistics, rail, finance, and other functions that impact on key accounts and relevant commodities
• Liaise with the Commercial Manager concerning process issues in the Trading and Administration areas
• Promote the activities of trading of commodities on a daily basis
• Ensure the appropriate protection of the Company's financial interests by conscious and active risk management
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Agricultural Business, Animal Science, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
• 5-10 years’ relevant industry experience
• Previous physical commodity trading experience highly desired
• Demonstrated success leading a team in a commercial environment
• Sales and marketing experience
• Strong knowledge of International Shipping and Logistics processes
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Problem solving skills
• Strong knowledge of agricultural supply systems and exporting/importing/logistics for perishable commodities
• Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $90,000-$120,000; and
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled. 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

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