Fertilizer Trader

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive fertilizer import, trading, and overall strategy.
• Identify and act on trading opportunities to optimize the supply chain, including negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms.
• Partner with operations, sales, logistics, and customer support to optimize product lines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and industry stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, supply-demand dynamics, and competitor activities.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports on trading activities, strategy, and performance metrics for leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business, Finance, Economics, or Supply Chain Management.
• 3+ years of fertilizer trading experience preferred.
• Proven experience managing positions, evaluating risk, and performing fundamental and technical analysis.
• Strong knowledge of the fertilizer market, including key players, products, and regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, and travel to visit customers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and annual bonus through a Salaried Incentive Plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus access to wellness resources.
• 401(k) with matching contributions and a cash balance plan.
• Paid time off, including paid holidays, maternity, and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance and company-sponsored training and development.

About the Company

ADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. We unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide through industry-advancing innovations and a commitment to sustainability.