Commodity Buyer jobs in Minneapolis, MN

APEX LLC

APEX is a commodity merchandising company that specializes in the distribution of animal feed ingredients throughout the US, Canada, and internationally. Since 2001, we focus on bringing value to our customers, suppliers, and transporters through mutually beneficial long-term relationships.

We’re hiring a motivated Commodity Merchandiser to join our team. We have offices in Hamburg, NY; Tipton, IA; Lakeville, MN; Evansville, WI; Rotonda West, FL; Glendale, AZ; Yuba City, CA; and Amarillo, TX. You will trade commodities and execute contracts by facilitating and coordinating the necessary transportation to provide timely pickup and delivery of products. You will report directly to the President.

We offer a competitive base salary along with a commission structure, comprehensive insurance plans, 401k with match, PTO/Vacation, and LTD.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and manage trading position and marketing plan.
• Service existing and develop new customer/vendor relationships.
• Apply understanding of values, spreads, and arbitrage through daily communication with product suppliers, customers, and transportation vendors.
• Problem solve and provide customer service in the execution of contracts.
• Manage position and credit risk with customers and suppliers.
• Responsible for contract maintenance and integrity.
• Continue education in agricultural commodity markets through research and activity in the marketplace.
• Manage logistics throughout execution of contracts.
• Travel on behalf of the company, including both new and existing customers and vendors.

This job might be for you if you have:

• Minimum 3 years of trading experience.
• BS or MBA in Marketing or Economics; an emphasis in Agriculture preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and negotiating skills.
• Perform with the utmost in integrity and ethics
• Must be a professionally aggressive, self-motivated individual.
• Able to function in fast paced, ever evolving, stressful environment.
• Ability to multi-task.