Senior Commodity Trader – Wheat

CHS Inc.

. Develop and implement a Hard Red Winter Wheat merchandising strategy .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeInver Grove Heights • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $123,800 - $206,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commodity trading and procurement, with a strong focus on Hard Red Winter Wheat merchandising strategies, market analysis, and supply chain optimization. Proven ability to manage P&L, build customer relationships, and provide exceptional service while adhering to safety regulations.

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Commodity Market AnalysisTrading ExperienceP&L ManagementExcellent Communication SkillsLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Market AnalysisSupply Chain OptimizationTrading StrategiesP&L ManagementData AnalysisCommodity TradingBudgetingForecastingRelationship ManagementArbitrage

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsDecision MakingAdaptabilityCustomer ServiceProblem Resolution

Tools & Technologies

GAFTA ContractsNOPA Trade RulesFutures Exchange Rules

Industry Keywords

Hard Red Winter WheatSupply Chain LogisticsTrade FlowsCompetitive OffersSafety CultureInternational TeamsDomestic and International Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement a Hard Red Winter Wheat merchandising strategy
Build relationships and optimize supply-chain logistics
Analyze markets, trade flows, and commodity supply and demand
Provide timely information on trades, coverage, buying interest, competitive offers, and open demand
Maximize end-to-end margin for Hard Red Winter Wheat
Communicate opportunities and challenges proactively
Work with operations, transportation, and S&OE to develop sales plans and optimize logistics
Manage positions, origin and destination pairs, relationship trading, and arbitrage of CHS rail deck
Drive destination market access through competitive global and domestic price discovery
Maintain existing customers and identify, develop, and build new opportunities
Resolve issues and disputes with accounting, transportation, shippers, buyers, and end users
Provide exceptional customer service as a primary point of contact
Support annual business planning, budgeting, and forecasting
Champion safety culture and follow safety policies, procedures, and regulations
Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or escalate unsafe conditions

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED
4+ years of experience in Trading, Procurement and/or Commodities
Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or related field
In depth understanding of commodity markets and trading
Excellent analytical and decision making skills
Ability to adapt in a fast changing environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Working knowledge of GAFTA contracts, NOPA trade rules, and futures exchange rules
Experience working with international teams
Previous leadership experience, preferably global leadership
Experience managing a P&L
Travel up to 20%, including domestic and international
Selected candidates must pass 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- and long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Bonus, incentives and commissions may apply depending on position
Travel to relevant origins and destinations