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Trading Manager Wheat

Location: 

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, US

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.

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