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Job Title: Trader - Valdosta, GA
Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Valdosta, GA United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 02/23/2026
Expire Date: 03/25/2026
Job Categories: Accounting/Auditing, Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations, Purchasing, Logistics
Job Description
Trader - Valdosta, GA
Trader - Valdosta, GA

Main Function :
Reporting to the Commercial Manager of Valdosta Oilseed Processing this position will be responsible for the procurement of oilseeds and the marketing of finished goods to achieve optimal financial results. This position will be responsible for building strong internal and external relationships, ensuring strong execution by managing risk in both markets and logistics. This position will prioritize customers, resolve accounting and other customer related issues, have a strong understanding of customer requirements and make aggressive outbound calls to deliver and receive timely market information. As a member of the trading team this position requires a high level of strategic thinking, strong communication skills, attention to detail and the desire to learn and develop new trading skills. The position will require an individual who is committed to our core values and demonstrates those values in their daily work and interactions.

Key Skills and Competencies:
  • Team focused
  • Driven
  • Results oriented
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Information seeking
  • Responsible
  • Detail oriented
  • Analytical thinking
Job Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external suppliers and customers
  • Work in a dynamic environment and be expected to both learn and contribute
  • Maintain clear customer account list and provide detailed background information. Maintain regular contact with accounts
  • Provide excellent customer service and strive to meet and exceed customer needs finding opportunities to differentiate ourselves from competition
  • Handle all accounting, logistics and other issues in a timely manner prioritizing customers service
  • Make quick decisions in a fast market while accepting the responsibility to defend them logically
  • Develop a clear understanding of local, national and global markets
  • Seek out new business to enhance ADM company assets
  • Attend internal training sessions to learn basic merchandising skills and systems
  • Understand margin calculations & their effect on commodity pricing
  • Understands the value of ADM Owned transportation (I.e barges, trucks and railcars)
  • Develop a good working knowledge of freight spreads and competitor activities
  • Develop a good understanding and working knowledge of ADM IT systems
  • Understands and has strict adherence to corporate compliance policies and safety programs
  • Ensures individual goals are aligned with corporate goals
  • Develop a good understanding of local plant operations
  • Prioritizes cooperative and transparent relationships with internal partners
  • Portrays a positive image of the company and self when interacting with customers & colleagues
  • Helps in the development & training of new employees
  • Prepare month end accounting documents and perform other month end reporting requirements with a high level of detail
  • Is willing to work outside of normal business hours including weekends
Qualifications:
  • BS/BA in Agriculture, Business, or related field of study
  • 2+ years’ experience in cash commodity trading or related field
  • Strong computer competency in MS Office, IBM, Agris, Market Q and other web based internal applications
  • Strong work Ethic, positive attitude and professional demeanor required
  • Desire to develop and initiative to learn other responsibilities
  • Detail Oriented in a fast-paced environment
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Contact Information
Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Website:https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&jobid=3351439&codes=HBCU#
Company Description:
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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