Hybrid Fertilizer Trader - Minneapolis, MN bei ADM (Archer Daniels Midland)

Fertilizer Trader - Minneapolis, MN
This is a full-time, exempt position.

Job Description:
ADM is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Trader to manage and grow our North American Fertilizer business. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in commodity trading, with a background in agriculture or related industries. This role involves managing the end-to-end trading process, building strategic relationships, and driving profitability within the fertilizer market.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks in the fertilizer market. Monitor global supply and demand dynamics, pricing trends, and competitor activities.
• Develop and implement trading strategies to maximize profitability and achieve business objectives.
• Execute trades for fertilizers, including purchase, sale, and hedging activities, while managing risk exposure.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and industry standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, distributors, and end-users in the fertilizer supply chain.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, logistics, finance, and operations, to ensure seamless execution of trades.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a reputation for reliability and integrity.
• Participate in month and quarter-end accounting activities.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations on market insights, trading activities, and profitability.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours including weekends.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills to assess market trends and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in trading platforms, market analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• In-depth understanding of markets, including supply chain dynamics, pricing, and regulatory factors.
• Familiarity with risk management strategies and financial instruments used in commodity trading.
• Experience working with international markets or global supply chains.
• Knowledge of logistics and transportation related to bulk commodities.
• Existing relationships with key players in the fertilizer industry are a plus.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in commodity trading, preferably in agriculture, or related industries.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrated capacity to excel in a fast-paced environment
• This position requires working at a desk both on a telephone and at a computer for prolonged periods of time as well as traveling to visit customers in various, geographically diverse conditions.

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
​Hiring Manager-  Nick Peterson   ​
Recruiter-  John Wagner

 

Minneapolis

MN - Minnesota

United States

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$88,000 to $164,000

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus