Vegetable Oil Trader

The Role:
Managing sales of containerized vegetable oils. With particular focus on geographical arbitrages from global origins into the continent. Develop new markets and customer base and strengthen the relationship with existing customers.

This position is based in Singapore and will oversee the sales of global containerized vegetable oils. This will include liaising with ADM teams globally, container vessel logistics management, customer sales interaction and global supply/demand analysis.

Main Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Trade Manager Global Container Oils, in Switzerland; the incumbent will be responsible for:

• Fully Responsible for the sales and execution of containerized oils.
• Negotiating and obtaining the best value for ADM`s vegetable oils into these markets.
• Explore potential partner opportunities / strategic opportunities in the container market.
• Utilizing knowledge of Vegetable Oil flows and Global S&D`s in order to efficiently market ADM into global destinations whilst optimizing ADM’s global asset base.
• Utilizing experience in commodity making sell recommendations to customers.
• Targeting growth strategies in specific destinations to stay on the pulse of global market developments securing continued success of the book.
• Managing credit, legal issues and processing aspects of ADM’s vegetable oil business.

The candidate
The successful candidate will possess the following:

• 3-5 years commercial experience, preferably including trading and logistics in agricultural commodities.
• Excellent understanding of pricing mechanisms as well as the relationship between worldwide supply and demand, and the pricing of agricultural commodities, specifically vegetable oils.
• In depth knowledge of global origins and oil spreads in order to effectively move vegetable oil products from origin to destination markets.
• Strong ability to collaborate within a multi-cultural and cross-functional setting.
• Excellent contract negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical, creative, numerical and objective team player.
• Previous experience in vegetable oil trading would be beneficial