Commodity Trader – Associate

CHS Inc.

. Form and execute strategies for positioning, buying, and selling grain within the Southern Minnesota Region .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeInver Grove Heights • Minnesota • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $71,700 - $119,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management and Procurement, with a strong understanding of commodity markets and trading principles. Proficient in market analysis and executing logistics strategies to optimize the movement of goods.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementCommodity TradingMarket AnalysisPython ProgrammingCustomer Service

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Hard Skills

Supply ChainProcurementCommodity MarketsTrading PrinciplesMarket AnalysisStatistical ModelingLogistics StrategyFreight ExecutionGrain PurchasingData Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsDecision-MakingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Grain TradingMarket TrendsCustomer Base ManagementFreight BidsTrucking OperationsRail OperationsMarket OpportunitiesAI CollaborationData EngineeringCommodity-Position Strategies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Form and execute strategies for positioning, buying, and selling grain within the Southern Minnesota Region
Work with producers and country elevators on market trends, grain quotes, grain programs, and grain purchasing
Collaborate with AI and Data Engineering teams to refine an artificial intelligence model for identifying market opportunities and trading-position gaps
Report and enter contracts quickly and accurately
Provide exceptional customer service as the first point of contact with consumers/users, using divisional marketing resources when needed
Maintain the existing customer base and identify, develop, and build new opportunities
Manage supply chains in the assigned region
Perform market analysis and formulate corresponding commodity-position strategies
Understand trucking and rail operations, including rates and limits
Communicate with Supply Chain Transportation to generate market-competitive freight bids
Work with Transportation on timely, best-in-class freight execution
Execute logistics strategy aligned with Transportation for the physical movement of goods

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED
Knowledge of Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Commodities
Knowledge of Trading
Understanding of commodity markets and trading principles
Experience in Python, R, or other statistical modeling
Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or related field preferred
Successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings if required, which may include drug, criminal, motor vehicle, physical requirements, and FMCSA Clearinghouse checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Wellness programs
Life insurance
Health and dependent care spending accounts
Paid time off
401(k)
Pension
Profit sharing
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Potential bonus, incentives, or commissions depending on position
Professional development opportunities, including mentoring, coaching, networking, digital learning, leadership academy, and team-development workshops