Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who use new technologies, dynamic insights and over 154 years of experience to connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive.

Early Careers at Cargill

From day one, you will be an important part of the team. You will have the opportunity to build specific skills, knowledge and attitudes that will. We pride ourselves on having one of the most diverse career trajectories in the industry. As an associate, you will collaborate and build relationships with colleagues and clients who represent diverse work, culture and resolution styles. We look for people who want to grow, support, think and produce. You've got big plans. We can help you pursue them!

Commodity Trading Associate Position

As a Commodity Trading Associate you will be a part of a fast-paced environment, tackling real-world challenges while trading agricultural commodities such as grain, oilseeds/oilseed products, feed and processing by-products. We look for people who are comfortable taking and managing risk, challenging the status quo and who are motivated and driven to succeed.

• 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

Key Capabilities for Success

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, even when outcome is uncertain
• Comfortable taking and managing risks and challenging the status quo
• Strong oral and written communication skills; strong persuasion and negotiation skills
• Effective interpersonal skills; working in a team environment; coaching and developing 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
• Willingness to relocate and accept challenging responsibilities

Associate Program Benefits

• Associates are eligible for comprehensive health care plans and incentives.
• Associates are offered retirement plans and registration assistance.
• As employees, associates receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off to participate in volunteer activities.
• Tuition reimbursement benefits are offered to associates who wish to continue their education in their career field.
• Relocation benefits are available to those who qualify (based on mileage).

Professional Networks:

We promote a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates a diverse group of employees. Our Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and utilize our employees' outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees.

Our U.S. Business Resource Groups include:

• Asian Alliance Network
• Cargill Young Professionals Network
• Cargill Ability Network (iCAN)
• Cargill Ebony Council
• Group Responsible for Orienting and Welcoming (GROW)
• Hispanic-Latino Council
• Cargill Pride Network
• Veterans & Military Support Network
• Cargill Women’s Network

Job Locations

• Various U. S. locations
• Opportunities may be located in either a plant or office setting

Application Process

Candidates who meet the required qualifications below and who are selected for a first round interview will be asked to complete an assessment within 72 hours of the interview. Then selected finalists will be invited to a 2nd round interview.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited program, graduating between December 2021 and August 2022
• Successfully completed, currently enrolled, or planning to complete before graduating either a micro or macro introductory college-level economics course
• All candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate for an associate opportunity anywhere in the U.S.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
• Strong communication skills – written and oral

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures

Cargill highly encourages vaccinations but does not mandate at this time. Upon hire, you will be asked to provide your vaccination status, and if unvaccinated or if you choose not to disclose, you would be expected to follow Cargill’s safety protocols for unvaccinated employees (i.e., mask mandates, and social distancing).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.