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A Day in the Life: 

This position will be responsible for conducting commercial and trading activities associated with feed ingredient commodities (wheat midds, corn products, renewables, canola products and cottonseeds). 

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage the day-to-day merchandising of a specific commodity market or markets.
• Execute merchandising strategies to grow market share and optimize profitability within the feed ingredient commodity sector.
• Deploy risk capital within approved limits, adhering to Value-at-Risk (VAR) and position limits.
• Execute risk management strategies to protect the business from market volatility. Ensure trading decisions align with corporate risk appetite and governance standards.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and economic indicators to inform strategic decisions.
• Align individual goals with corporate objectives, focusing on growth, sustainability, and operational excellence.
• Manage the financial performance of their activity, ensuring profitability and budget adherence.
• Analyze P&L statements, identifying areas for cost optimization and revenue growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supply agreements to secure competitive advantages.
• Collaborate with customers to identify their needs and provide tailored commodity solutions.
• Provide guidance on market analysis, trading strategies, and negotiation techniques.
• Oversee the supply chain and logistics for assigned commodities to ensure efficient delivery and inventory management.
• Operate in strict compliance with all company policies, risk governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including risk management, operations, and finance, to streamline processes.
• Identify new market opportunities and expand the company's footprint in the feed ingredient industry.
• Promote innovation in product offerings and explore renewable and sustainable options.
• Representing the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to build brand recognition and partnerships.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a junior merchant, fostering a high-performance culture.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Agribusiness, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in commodity merchandising, with a focus on feed ingredients.
• Proven experience managing a P&L and driving profitability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage trading positions within VAR and position limits, with strong understanding of risk capital deployment.
• Strong knowledge of commodity markets, trading strategies, and risk management practices.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in commodity trading software and market analysis tools.

Bunge offers a variety of benefits including health and wellness plans, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed-in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

   We Are One Team - Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
   We Lead The Way - Agile, Empowered, Innovative
   We Do What's Right - Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day - people who are #ProudtoBeBunge