Trading Manager, Wheat

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Trading Manager – Wheat to join our U.S. business, with a primary focus on origination, farmer relationships, and domestic market development. Based in the U.S. (preferably Midwest grain belt), the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in sourcing wheat directly from local farmers, cooperatives, and elevators, while building strong commercial partnerships that secure supply for COFCO’s global network.

This role requires a strong commercial mindset, deep knowledge of the U.S. wheat market, and the ability to balance origination, trading, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Origination & Farmer Relations
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with farmers, cooperatives, and local grain elevators.
• Act as COFCO’s representative in farming communities, providing market insights and developing trust-based partnerships.
• Develop and implement origination strategies to secure wheat volumes aligned with COFCO’s global supply requirements.
• Trade and monitor FOB U.S ports market
• Trading & Market Development
• Monitor and analyze wheat market trends, pricing, and supply-demand fundamentals in the U.S.
• Execute trades that optimize value, balancing origination and merchandising strategies.
• Support the export program by coordinating with logistics, execution, and global trading teams.
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Manage price risk exposure in collaboration with risk and finance teams.
• Ensure trades comply with company policies, risk frameworks, and relevant regulations.
• Maintain accurate reporting and data for positions, contracts, and market exposure.
• Collaboration & Growth
• Partner with COFCO’s global grains trading desks to align U.S. origination with international demand.
• Provide regular market intelligence and farmer feedback to global trading, research, and strategy teams.
• Contribute to building COFCO’s U.S. origination platform as part of the company’s long-term growth strategy.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in wheat trading, origination, or merchandising within the U.S. grains industry.
• Established farmer network and strong relationships with cooperatives and local grain buyers.
• Proven track record in origination strategies, execution, and risk management.
• Solid understanding of U.S. wheat market fundamentals, logistics, and export flows.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; ability to engage credibly with farmers and commercial partners.
• Entrepreneurial, results-driven mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a global team.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a leading global agri-business with strong growth ambitions in the U.S. grains market.
• Direct impact on building COFCO’s farmer origination platform in the U.S.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment with global exposure.
• Competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives.