About The Position Reporting to the Commercial Manager, this is an intermediate level position which is part of the merchandising team for the location. The position, acting as part of the team, will be accountable for trading activities with the crush asset – buying soybeans, canola seed, selling soymeal, soy hulls and canola meal. The position is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with accounts, including the handling of logistics, accounting, and other customer related issues. As an intermediate member of the merchandising team, this position requires a higher level of strategic thinking as they will be lead on our trading strategies for both product lines (soy and canola crush).

Trading Manager – Windsor, ON Full time, exempt position

About The Position Reporting to the Commercial Manager, this is an intermediate level position which is part of the merchandising team for the location. The position, acting as part of the team, will be accountable for trading activities with the crush asset – buying soybeans, canola seed, selling soymeal, soy hulls and canola meal. The position is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with accounts, including the handling of logistics, accounting, and other customer related issues. As an intermediate member of the merchandising team, this position requires a higher level of strategic thinking as they will be lead on our trading strategies for both product lines (soy and canola crush).

Key Skills And Competencies

Analytical Thinking

Impact & Influence

Achievement Orientation

Information Seeking

Business Savvy

Conceptual Thinking

Duties And Responsibilities

Prepare & analyze basic profit & loss and other divisional month end reports





Strategically seeks out new business that would profitably enhance company assets

Builds & maintains relationships with a wide range of customers, including premium and volume accounts

Understands customer requirements in order to collaborate and add value to both companies

Prepare & present reports to management detailing customer issues and opportunities

Maintains a clear customer account list and provides detailed background information in files

Handles all accounting related issues in a timely manner to ensure good customer service

Attends internal training sessions to learn more advanced merchandising skills and systems

Ensures the most cost efficient transportation and logistics

Develops a good working knowledge of freight spreads and competitor activities

Handles all accounting related issues in a timely manner to ensure good customer service

Works to make quick decisions in a fast market while accepting the responsibility to defend them logically

Develops a clear understanding of local, national, world market, and trends

Aggressively makes outbound phone calls to deliver and receive timely market information

Actively uses customer database programs to document account activity and acquire marketing trends

Price discovery and bid/offer maintenance to enhance risk management and pricing





Understanding of margin calculations & their effect on commodity pricing ensures the most cost efficient transportation and logistics

Develops a transparent understanding and working knowledge of ADM information systems & ability to train others

Understands and has strict adherence to corporate compliance policies, safety systems, and programs

Ensures that individual goals are aligned with company goals

Constantly works on individual and personal development within the company

Develops good understanding of local plant operations

Works to attain positive, cooperative relationships with internal colleagues across divisions and responsibilities

Effectively use communication channels for proper coordination within the office and other locations

Portrays a positive image of the company and self when interacting with customers and colleagues

Prepares and submits daily and ad hoc reports

Helps in the development and training of new employees

Is willing to work outside normal business hours including weekends with limited travel required throughout the year

Knowledge & Skills

University degree in agriculture or business (i.e. economics, finance, accounting), supplemented with a minimum of three years of experience in commodity trading.

Regional experience will be considered an asset.

Strong working knowledge of futures / spreads / forex will be considered an asset.

Experience with vessel freight and export markets will be considered an asset.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Demonstrated capacity to excel within high risk, fast-paced work env

📌 Trading Manager (Windsor)
🏢 ADM
📍 Windsor