Trade Unit Manager

Job Description

Scoularis an employee-owned $9B agribusiness leading the way since 1892. We buy, sell, store, handle and process grain and ingredients by leveraging our global networks and expertise in international trade and transportation. Employing more 1,400 people in over 100 offices and facilities in North America and Asia, we provide safe, innovative and reliable solutions to farmers, grain processors, renewable energy producers, and manufacturers of food, animal feed, aquafeed and pet food. Our deep involvement in the global agricultural supply chain gives us the ability to quickly assess market needs and identify opportunities for growth and innovation.

Position Overview:

We have an immediate need for a Trade Unit Manager to join our fast faced, highly dynamic International Marine Team in our Minneapolis office. This is an exciting, very dynamic space focused on highly nutritional valued fishmeal and fish oil used for feed into the fastest growing feed sector of Aquaculture along with strong focus for Petfood. We are one of the largest global traders in the world buying and selling from over 40 different countries.

The Trade Unit Manager manages all aspects of the defined trade unit and is responsible for the business outcomes and profitability of the trade unit. The Trade Unit Manager leads theday to dayexecution of the strategy for the trade unit, product group(s) and leads a team of merchandisers and execution specialists to perform at a high level. The trade unit manager is on the front line with the externalmarket placeusing trade and execution acumen and global supply and demand information to create and keep revenue within Scoular's risk parameters. The Trade Unit Manager must be able to read and react to market changes in real time, optimize capacity and connect execution with the position and credit limits provided to them. Additionally, this position is responsible for the growth anddevelopmentof team members in the trade unit as well as promoting collaboration across trade units and product groups within the broader enterprise.

Job Responsibilities:

Trading Execution:

• P L and cash management within trade unit including weekly/monthly reporting. Responsible for having an accurate P L.
• Risk management within assigned risk limits, in alignment with Product Group Managers, General Managers and Chief Risk Officer for trade positions within their trade unit.
• Develop, support and execute a stakeholder plan to support, service, and connect with strategic and targeted customers at appropriate levels.
• Provide execution leadership to functional team (Logistics, Documentation Team, Merchandiser Assistants). Understand team's capacity and trade/execute within that.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and support team by coaching, giving feedback and meeting with direct reports on reoccurring basis as well as quarterly check-ins on performance and goal achievement.
• Drive empowered decision making deep in the organization with clear accountability.
• Engage and inspire teams through inclusive leadership, making Scoular a great place to work.
• Drive high performance and individual growth and development amongst team members.
• Drive collaboration and sharing best practices across the trade unit to support new ideas

Business Planning Growth:

• Plan and implement new strategies to improve the efficiency and profitability of the trade unit and larger business unit.
• Accountable to forecasting budgeting with accuracy and timeliness. Ability to explain and articulate variances.
• Knowledgeable and aware of upcoming market trends, anticipate the impact and continuously monitoring competitive landscape.

Organizational Leadership Effectiveness:

• Represent The Scoular Company with participation in industry associations.
• Identify and lead collaboration opportunities between businesses within the division and across divisions.
• Leadership and alignment of functional partners supporting the trade unit towards achievement of a common set of goals.
• Lead a culture that drives demonstrated behaviors that are aligned with the company's values.

Performance statement:In performing their responsibilities, employees are expected to perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision, interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers, work effectively as a team contributor and independently while understanding the necessity for communication with other employees and throughout Scoular.

EEO statement:The Scoular Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Minimum

• College degree in business related field or equivalent and relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years of Agri-business and/or merchandising experience
• Demonstrated understanding of markets, hedging and commodity flows and knowledge of the agricultural industry's trading standards and procedures.
• Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills and relationship building capability.
• Demonstrated aptitude in accounting and financial practices and procedures.
• Highly skilled in problem solving techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with strong business acumen and ability to drive forward and execute strategy.
• Demonstrated agility to navigate unprecedented change.
• Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel, as needed,both domestic and international; up to 50%

Preferred

• Direct people leadership experience and strong people management skills with proven ability to develop high performing teams.

Working conditions:

• Scoular is a Drug-Free Workplace (for more information See the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 or your location's Federal Workplace Poster)
• Scoular is an at-will employer. Employment is considered voluntary for employees and employers.