Commodity Trading Internship - 2027

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. This position is in Cargill’s animal nutrition and health business, where we improve animal lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers. At a Glance: To be considered for employment, candidates must apply online and complete the entire application process. Complete applications are required prior to participating in an interview process. Click the link below to directly access the position application Your Internship: Gain real experience. Learn from the best. See how your work matters. Our internships are designed to prepare you for your career journey, not a final destination. When you join our team, you are welcomed into a community committed to providing you with a safe environment to learn, grow and cultivate your skills. With our expansive learning resources, our well-respected leaders, and our carefully curated development courses, you will be equipped to confidently solve tomorrow's global issues. And, truthfully, our future relies on you. Your innovative minds, your intentional collaboration, and your sincere desire to nourish the world. Your work may be local, but at Cargill, your impact will be global. Join our community to cultivate your curiosity, develop meaningful relationships and propel your career. Commodity Trading Internship: Our Commodity Trading internship program enables the individual to build relationships with internal and external customers to successfully buy, move, process, and/or sell grain and its products. It is the blending of skills and knowledge in a fast paced, dynamic working environment. The trading intern will practice and grow their understanding in economics, communications, customer service, risk assessment, and decision-making. Your work: Develop and maintain customer relationships with country elevators, producers, feed mills, end users and processors Analyze supply and demand, survey market conditions, and other economic forces in order to maintain and grow Cargill's position in the marketplace Initiate, negotiate and agree on terms of commodity purchase/sale contracts, such as price, quality, quantity, transportation, timing and payment Coordinate transportation and logistics to execute commodity contracts Ensure thorough and accurate follow-up, execution, and closure of all contracts Provide timely and effective communication and interaction with other Cargill teams such as sales, transportation and logistics, quality assurance, plant personnel, engineers, and accountants Make occasional plant and crop survey trips to visit with suppliers, and internal and external customers Complete and present a project that is critical to the work process, customer interaction or market improvement Complete and collaborate on other projects and assignments as needed Key Capabilities for Success: Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills Sound judgment and decision-making skills, even when outcome is uncertain Comfortable taking and managing risks and challenging the status quo Strong oral and written communication skills; strong persuasion and negotiation skills Effective interpersonal skills; working in a team environment; coaching and developing others Essential leadership qualities of integrity, conviction…

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