Job Description

About the Role:

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Discretionary Bonus

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