Feedstuffs Trader - Watford, United Kingdom - Archer Daniels Midland Company

Archer Daniels Midland Company
Archer Daniels Midland Company
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Watford, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Tom O´Connor

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FEEDSTUFFS TRADER:

Watford

United Kingdom

Commodity Trading


ADM Agriculture operates from locations throughout England and offers a people-based quality service to farmers and consumers. As well as providing an integrated supply chain to ADM's UK assets in milling and oil seed crushing, We supply a full range of non-grain feed ingredients to the feed and fuel markets, alongside a comprehensive range of seed and fertilisers.
Job Purpose
The role of Feedstuffs Trader is to meet the company budget target for the specific product line/lines assigned. To deliver on the trading strategy in order to meet these targets.
Your Responsibilities

  • Drive sales and volumes through key ports and to key customers as identified by the Head of Feedstuffs.
  • Learn, understand and deliver trading strategy specific to product line.
  • Gain deep understanding of the UK feedstuffs market.
  • Coordinate across multiple departments and businesses eg crush, GT, shipping, ex store admin etc in order to facilitate profitable execution.
  • Foster relationships with key customers / understand their requirements.
  • Articulate any market information via a weekly meeting and report to be sent to the wider GT group.
  • Develop detailed understanding of the Ultra IT system.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of feedstuff trading specifically profit and loss, impacts from trade, logistics and forex.
  • Liaise closely with the Logistics/Shipping department and learn what is required to make cost efficient trading and execution decisions.
  • Produce additional reports to analyse customer behaviour and identify trading opportunities.
  • To be an outstanding team member eg to provide opportunities for other employees to develop as well as cover other traders' responsibilities if/when required.
Experience & Capabilities

  • A degree in Agriculture, Business, Economics, Mathematics or similar discipline would be beneficial
  • High level of numeracy and results orientated
  • Assertive, with strong selfmotivation and has the ability to set challenging goals
  • The ability to negotiate in challenging circumstances and make fast and accurate decisions
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Commercially focused and able to translate the product
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office/Excel.
Our Offer

  • Room for growth with the opportunity to manage your own career path.
  • A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity.
  • Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
  • An attractive remuneration package including an outstanding range of social benefits like subsidised health & fitness offers.
This is a full time role working Monday to Friday inclusive. Hybrid working available upon completion of probationary period.

Closing date: 15th May 2023

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