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Pacific Ag · 6 hours ago

Senior Commodity Trader - Hay & Feed Ingredients

Dawn, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$35K/yr - $45K/yr

5+ years exp

Reinert Hay and Commodities is seeking a Senior Commodity Trader to join their trading team. This role is designed for an experienced trader to manage risk and build long-term relationships while owning their book of business in an asset-backed trading environment.

AgricultureFarmingRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Own and manage buy/sell positions across multiple feed ingredients

Manage and explain risk exposure, including long and short positions

Develop and execute trading strategies based on market data, fundamentals, and experience

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to secure reliable supply

Grow and service customer accounts with dairies, feedyards, and producers

Track and present P&L, margin, and risk exposure at any given time

Coordinate logistics, delivery schedules, quality control, and customer service

Ensure operational discipline in contracts, collections, and documentation

Participate in weekly trading meetings to review markets, positions, and performance

Qualification

Commodity trading experienceRisk management skillsP&L managementLogistics managementNegotiation skillsOrganizational disciplineRelationship managementAg Business knowledgeCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Demonstrated success managing P&L and running profitable trade positions

Strong risk management skills with the ability to clearly explain exposure

Relationship-driven trading style with strong negotiation skills

Familiarity with feedyard and dairy operations and nutrition

High level of organizational discipline and attention to detail

Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally

Direct responsibility for commodity trading decisions and P&L outcomes

Preferred

5+ years of proven commodity trading experience (hay & feed ingredients preferred)

Bachelor's degree in Ag Business, Economics, Finance, or related field preferred (equivalent industry experience will be considered)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, PTO, paid holidays, paid maternity leave, and paid jury duty/court leave