Sr. Trader Job

Employer Name: Cargill	SpiderID: 2895886
Location: Ferndale, Washington	Date Posted: 9/18/2009
Wage:	Category: Purchasing/Buyers
Job Code:
Number Of Openings: 1

Job Description:
I choose Opportunity. Whatever job you're looking for, you can probably find it at Cargill. Our diverse partnerships across a variety of industries mean countless career opportunities for you. It's your choice. It's your future. And you can make it happen at Cargill.

Cargill Animal Nutrition provides customized animal productivity solutions to commercial producers across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Rather than focusing on standardized nutrition products, we create customized ingredient blends and management programs to fit each situation. Our research-proven management and nutrition technologies suit the specific needs of our diverse array of customers. And our animal nutrition and management experts offer the scope and creativity to serve the unique needs of each customer.

Position Overview:

Cargill Animal Nutrition is looking for a Sr. Trader in Ferndale, WA or Turlock, CA. The Merchant will purchase commodities which may include corn, soybean meal, as well as other alternative ingredient opportunities in the region. This regional procurement team services 2 CAN business units (12 locations) with annualized sales volumes exceeding 750k tons. The team procures and manages logistics for over 50 ingredients.

The purpose of the position is to trade ingredients for the region as well as use the BILLS formulation system to find alternative ingredient opportunities as well as identify the best value supplier for ingredients. This person must be self-motivated and able to make sound decisions with minimal supervision.

Principal Accountabilities:

60% Trading (Macro price sensitive ingredients)
20% Trading and Merchandising related projects
20% Formulation related activities (Using our tools like BILLS and BASE in formulation to make
decisions)

**Apply at www.ichoosecargill.com Job # FER00010 or click on the link below.

https://cargill.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&src=DS-11920&job=FER00010

Job Requirements:
Required:
Bachelors degree
3+ years experience in trading commodities or logistics.
Good presentation skills.
Attention to detail
Strong organizational skills.
Strong team player
Experience with Excel and PowerPoint
Strong customer service aptitude
Self-starter
Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, the privately held company employs 159,000 people in 68 countries. Cargill helps customers succeed through collaboration and innovation, and is committed to applying its global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental and social challenges wherever it does business.

Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required:
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel:
Vacation Time:

Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Stock or Stock Options, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Relocation Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement

Company Profile:
Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, the privately held company employs 159,000 people in 68 countries. Cargill helps customers succeed through collaboration and innovation, and is committed to applying its global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental and social challenges wherever it does business. For more information, visit www.cargill.com. Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Anna Valeri	Company Type: Employer
Company: Cargill

City: Minnetonka
State: Minnesota
Zip: 55343

Web Site: http://www.IChooseCargill.com