Senior Vegetable Oil Trader

Summary: This position is responsible and accountable for daily vegetable oil sales activity while developing and supporting relationships with the customer base. The position will be required to identify and execute sales strategies and implement new sales programs and patterns. The position will report to the Senior Vice President – Head of Trading and Commercial Operations.  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Cultivate customer relationships, establishing strategic relationships with key buyers, product development, and senior management personnel 


• Broker prices and terms while preparing sales agreements 


• Oversee corn oil positions, evaluate and identify market trends to maximize profitability 


• Coordinate and schedule day-to-day logistics (rail and trucks) 


• Collaborate cross-functionally with plant personnel and oversee inventory management 


• Deliver timely and accurate weekly/monthly P&L reporting, while verifying market prices 


• Secure timely payment from customers within contractual requirements and timelines 


• Explore and implement potential new strategies to improve network efficiency and profitability for the trade unit 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Agri-business, or similar field; formal training in agricultural commodity trading/position management is a plus 


• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant trading experience preferred 


• Physical agriculture products trading, transportation / shipping and arbitrage experience a plus 


• Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook and the ability and willingness to learn new software applications 


• Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and most importantly the ability to work well in a team 


• Experience working with diverse teams 


• Outstanding negotiation, analytical, and business skills 


• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing sales strategies 


• Experience with risk management preferred  


• Valid driver’s license required. 

Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment. 

Green Plains does not provide immigration-related employment sponsorship for new hires (for example, H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN, or other work visas). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be able to maintain ongoing work authorization without employer sponsorship now or in the future. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.  

Company Description  

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading biorefining company driving the transition to a low-carbon economy through the production of renewable fuels and sustainable, high-impact ingredients. Leveraging agricultural, biological, and fermentation expertise, the company transforms renewable crops into low-carbon energy and feedstocks. Green Plains is a leader in low-carbon intensity (CI) biofuels production and continues to explore opportunities to expand its output. With a strong commitment to innovation and operational excellence, Green Plains is delivering long-term value to stakeholders. For more information, visit www.gpreinc.com 

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