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Commodity Manager - US
Location:
Westchester, IL
Description:
Commodity Manager - U.S.Primary Functions:Under the direction of the Director Raw Materials Food & Industrial, the Commodity Manager is responsible for developing, organizing, and implementing a corn purchasing strategy for the Argo manufacturing plant that supports the company plan. The strategy will require input from various internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on corn delivery process, price risk and plant capabilities. This position is considered a Subject Matter Expert in the corn origination space and will have frequent interaction with Senior Management Team. Direct involvement with rail carriers and truck suppliers is required. The scope of gross spend for this role is $350+ MM. Supporting responsibilities in the corn supply chain for both dent corn and/or NGM waxy corn. This role is designed to be a growth opportunity with increasing responsibilities to be assigned.Reports To: Director Raw Materials Food & IndustrialSupervision: NoneKey Deliverables--- Develop corn supply strategy to achieve or exceed established company targets.--- Manage corn inventory level with ownership of supplier relationships including daily scheduling.--- Effectively lead team members or other functioning groups to overcome supply disruptions or quality issues.--- Negotiate with rail carriers/truck shippers to determine the most competitive/cost effective delivery method.--- Knowledgeable with current grain marketing patterns and transportation flow.--- Monitor market trends, negotiate prices, implement cost-saving initiatives without impeding on-time deliveries.--- Ensure quality standards are achieved. Address quality standards with suppliers to support plant requirements.--- Assist with strategies to minimize the company's environmental impact and promote sustainable practices.--- Collaborate and strategize with team members to create capital projects focusing on supply chain efficiency.--- Solid understanding and adherence to trade rules and regulations. Adhere to contractual commitments with suppliers.Desired behaviors and attributes:--- Ability to work with users at various levels to develop solutions, resolve problems, and generate management reports.--- Ability to communicate with internal and external customers using modern collaborative tools.--- Must be able to prioritize workload and think independently in an unpredictable and changing environment.--- Be a hands-on problem solver.--- Always portray a professional representation of Ingredion to customer base.--- Able to manage competing, complex and time sensitive tasks.--- Demonstrate clear communication skills to foster positive interactions with team members and stakeholders.--- Possess a solid work ethic with a positive and inspiring demeanor.--- Foster a trusting relationship with team members.Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements:--- 10+ years' work experience within the grain industry.--- 5+ years' experience in rail origination/trading demonstrating performance and competency.--- Bachelor's degree required.--- Computer skills with proficiency level (i.e. SAP, Office, Teams, Agtech or other grain accounting.)--- Demonstrated strong analytical capability including the ability to analyze commodity data and formulate conclusions.--- Demonstrated ability to perform well in a team environment.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability-mental or physical-marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law ("protected classifications"). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.Relocation Available: No
Company:
Ingredion
Posted:
May 18 on TopUSAJobs
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