Commodity Manager implements a commodity procurement and inventory strategy that supports a company's manufacturing supply chain. Manages the policies and processes to purchase raw materials required to process and manufacture products, conduct research, or enable other business activities. Being a Commodity Manager monitors and analyzes the commodities market, global economic conditions, and events to make informed purchase decisions. Identifies, evaluates, and monitors suppliers and develops relationships to provide reliable sourcing and ensure the quality and availability of required commodities. Additionally, Commodity Manager oversees bidding and contract negotiations to obtain the best pricing to meet commodity needs. Analyzes inventory levels, manufacturing schedules, and long-term business objectives to plan and manage purchases. Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations and standards governing the purchase and delivery of goods. Requires a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management or equivalent. Typically reports to a director. The Commodity Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Commodity Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Our team is growing and looking to fill a dynamic position at our company.
Duties and Responsibilities Overview:
· Develop and maintain positive relationships with end users by updating them frequently with the services we provide. (i.e. product availability, trucking)
· Display proper risk management by staying up to date with information in various agricultural markets.
· Update buyers of market conditions with the products assigned to sell. Develop new products and ideas that fit into our business strategy by selling products to the end user.
· Merchandise to our current customer base as well as possess the ability to grow throughout the market.
· Maintains paperwork through our freight prophesy system on a truck load basis.
· Develop new ways to increase efficiency through our trucks and rail line.
· Assist in day-to-day dispatch activity as this will coincide with the products we trade.
· Examines customer problems thoroughly and find quick solutions.
· Works with Accounting and Credit Department to make sure paperwork is getting processed timely.
· Other projects and tasks as requested.
Requirements:
· Minimum Associate Degree (Bachelor Degree preferred in business-related field)
· Analytical, problem solving and creative thinking ability.
· Ability to work effectively within a team.
· Skills: Organizational, time management, judgment and decision making.
· Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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