Aristide Energy is currently looking to add an experienced Commodity Trader/Merchandiser to the team. The position will be responsible for originating off-spec oil products, commodity products, and coordinating with administrative and logistical counterparts. The ideal candidate will have minimum 5 years' experience.
Responsibilities
Maintain the commercial and business development activities associated with fats and oils procurement and sales to animal feed and other customers.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of domestic and competitor activities. Revise marketing strategies and programs to capitalize on identified opportunities.
Maintain ongoing and regular communications with customers and suppliers to build relationships and ensure satisfaction, adherence to contract terms and the growth and maintenance of strong business relationships.
Develop strategies, tactics, and procedures to merchandise commodity products.
Research and provide information relative to competitive offers, services, and purchasing programs to assist in establishing commodity values.
Coordinate the logistics to ensure timely and cost-effective supply of commodities to internal production facilities and external customers.
Work with the documentation, logistics, and accounting teams in the exchange of information to enhance the ease of transactions.
Requirements
Knowledge of the vegetable and animal fats, meal & oil industry
Knowledge of the sales and marketing programs for fats and oils
Knowledge of logistics processes
Knowledge of basis trading, exports, and hedging
Strong communication, math, analytical and interpersonal skills
Ability and willingness to work overtime and travel as needed