THE ROLE:- This position will report to the: VP-Sales
- Travel requirements: N/A
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- Shift: 1st
- Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
- Pay Range: $100,000-$130,000
WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLEThe Commodity Manager supports the development and execution of pricing strategies, market analysis, and revenue-focused commodity plans for the Sales organization. This role provides timely market insights, pricing recommendations, and margin analysis to help maintain competitiveness and support customer relationships. This position collaborates with Sales, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure pricing decisions align with market conditions and internal business objectives.
- Support the development of pricing strategies based on market conditions, cost forecasts, and customer requirements.
- Maintain productive relationships with customers and industry contracts across North America.
- Provide pricing recommendations for bids, contracts, and customer programs.
- Assist Sales team with marketing insights to support customer discussions and margin improvement.
- Monitor global commodity trends impacting agricultural and manufacturing inputs.
- Prepare recurring market updates for Sales leadership and customer teams.
- Analyze competitive pressures and recommend tactical pricing adjustments.
- Partner with Finance to evaluate revenue impacts and margin implications tied to market changes.
- Participate in customer calls or meetings to explain relevant market dynamics.
- Collaborate with Sales team on customer proposals and pricing packages.
- Support training efforts related to commodity markets and pricing tools.
- Work with Operations and Supply Chain to understand cost drivers and supply constraints.
- Assist Finance with revenue forecasting, scenario planning, and risk considerations.
- Contribute to discussions related to product innovation or cost-driven reformulation.
- Help monitor exposure related to customer commitments and support margin-protection assessments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORRequired Skills and Abilities:- Strong analytical skills and proficiency with pricing models, forecasting tools, and data analysis.
- Solid understanding of commodity markets and cost drivers.
- Effective communication and presentation abilities, especially in customer-facing settings.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Occasional travel for customer visits, meetings, industry events, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in business, Economics, Agriculture, Finance, or related field.
- 4-7 years of experience in commodity analysis, pricing, commercial strategy, or procurement.
- Experience supporting supplier or customer relationships.
- Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's in Economics, Agriculture, Finance, or related field.
- Experience supporting commercial teams or customer negotiations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:- Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with frequent interruptions.
- Ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
- Lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.
- Operate office equipment requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
HOURS & WORKDAYS:1st Shift - 7:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday; flexibility required. Evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional travel may be required based on business needs, particularly major events.
WHAT WE OFFEROur rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Group Short-Term Disability
- Group Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
Shift 1 : 7:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday; flexibility required. Evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional travel may be required based on business needs, particularly major events.
