Commodity Trading Associate 2027 - Multiple U.S. Locations

About the Role

As an entry-level Commodity Trading Associate at Cargill’s animal nutrition and health business, you will work in a fast-paced environment, tackling real-world challenges while trading agricultural commodities such as grain, oilseeds/oilseed products, feed, and processing by-products. We seek individuals comfortable with taking and managing risk, challenging the status quo, and motivated to succeed. Your work will positively impact global communities and industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain customer relationships with country elevators, producers, feed mills, and processors
• Analyze supply and demand, survey market conditions, and other economic forces to maintain and grow Cargill’s market position
• Initiate, negotiate, and agree on terms of commodity purchase/sale contracts, including price, quality, quantity, transportation, timing, and payment
• Coordinate transportation and logistics to execute commodity contracts
• Ensure thorough and accurate follow-up, execution, and closure of all contracts
• Provide timely and effective communication with other Cargill teams such as sales, transportation, logistics, quality assurance, plant personnel, engineers, and accountants
• Make occasional plant and crop survey trips to visit suppliers and internal/external customers
• Complete and collaborate on other projects and assignments as needed

Requirements

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited program, graduating between December 2026 and summer 2027
• Geographically flexible and willing to relocate for an associate opportunity anywhere in the U.S., if applicable
• Strong analytical, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Collaboration skills and strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to work optimally with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to contribute both as part of a team and individually

Preferred Qualifications

• Successfully completed, currently enrolled, or planning to complete before graduating either a micro or macro introductory college-level economics course
• Previously completed a commodity trading internship

Skills

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, even when outcomes are uncertain
• Comfortable taking and managing risks and challenging the status quo
• Strong oral and written communication skills; persuasion and negotiation abilities
• Effective interpersonal skills; ability to work in a team environment and coach/develop others
• Essential leadership qualities of integrity, conviction, and courage
• Motivation and drive to succeed
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced, price-volatile, changing environment

Benefits

Cargill offers a wide variety of flexible and inclusive programs to meet health, financial, and work/life needs, supporting both your present and future well-being. Minnesota-based employees accrue Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave at a rate of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

Cargill fosters a vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help embrace diversity, enhance inclusivity, and leverage employees’ talents and perspectives.

Pay

The expected salary for this position is $74,000. The disclosed salary has not been adjusted for geographic differentials associated with the location where the position may be filled.

Schedule

Majority of the workweek will be in-office, with potential flexibility for hybrid work arrangements. The role may be based in a plant or office setting, and you must be open to working in either environment.