Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. As an entry-level Commodity Trading Associate, you will tackle real-world challenges while trading agricultural commodities and developing customer relationships to maintain and grow Cargill's market position.
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 in order to maintain and grow Cargill's position in the market place
- Initiate, negotiate and agree on terms of commodity purchase/sale contracts, such as 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 and interaction with other Cargill teams such as sales, transportation and logistics, quality assurance, plant personnel, engineers and accountants
- Make occasional plant and crop survey trips to visit with suppliers and internal and external customers
- Complete and collaborate on other projects and assignments as needed
Skills
- 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 2025 and summer 2026
- All candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate (if applicable) for an associate opportunity to Wayzata/Minneapolis, MN
- Strong analytical, prioritization and problem-solving skills, collaboration skills, and verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
- Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
- 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
- Demonstrated previous leadership experience
Benefits
- Paid holidays and floating holidays
- Paid time off
- Comprehensive health care plans
- Short term and long-term incentives
- Mental Health and Wellbeing program
- Digital Learning Library
- Retirement plans
- Paid time to participate in volunteer and community outreach opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement programs
- Relocation benefits for those that qualify
- Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Company Overview
Cargill provides agricultural, food, bioindustrial, and risk management solutions across global supply chains and manufacturing sectors. It was founded in 1865, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.cargill.com/home.