Manager Agri Commodity – Trading, Market Analysis & Procurement

Responsibilities:

Execute buying and selling transactions to achieve competitive pricing and profitable trading margins.

Conduct technical and fundamental analysis of commodity markets, price movements, supply and demand, crop arrivals, seasonal trends, and market fundamentals.

Monitor market trends, historical price patterns, support and resistance levels, and other relevant indicators to identify trading opportunities.

Develop and maintain relationships with farmers, commission agents, suppliers, ginners, rice mills, flour mills, wholesalers, and institutional buyers.

Identify market opportunities, evaluate price risks, and recommend appropriate buying and selling strategies.

Track daily commodity prices, competitor activity, government policies, crop estimates, and relevant market developments.

Monitor trading volumes, inventory positions, margins, and profitability, and prepare regular market reports.

Assess price volatility, counterparty risks, credit exposure, and inventory risks to support informed trading decisions.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business, Economics, Finance, or a relevant field.

Relevant experience in agricultural commodity trading, procurement, merchandising, or sales.

Strong expertise in market analysis, price forecasting, trading strategies, and risk assessment.

Hands-on experience in commodity transactions, commercial negotiations, and supplier management.

Excellent analytical, numerical, and decision-making skills.