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SalaryCommodity Trading Manager - Grains, Seeds & Oils
- Ensure continuity and value across the ecosystem in both Australia and New Zealand.Work collaboratively across key stakeholder groups (WFCR,Commercial, Wholesale, Export & wider ecosystem) to deliver to the Own Brand sourcing strategy and broader strategic initiatives.
- Communicate to internal stakeholders commodity movements and reasons behind changes
- Inclusive culture with a focus on creating genuine career opportunities
Woolworths Food Company is a platform of businesses within Woolworths Group. The businesses are Woolworths Food Company Retail (WFCR), Australia Grocery Wholesalers, Greenstock & Refresh, within Woolworths Group.
In WFCR, we partner with dynamic suppliers to develop a range of Woolworths Own Brand and exclusive brand products, which meet the ongoing and changing needs of Woolworths customers.
We have a deep passion for our quality products and the value they bring to our customers.
Our integrated teams of Sourcing Specialists, Product Developers, Packaging Specialists, Customer Insights & Sensory Specialists, Chefs, Commercial Specialists and Branders work closely with suppliers and partners to deliver the best balance of quality, value, taste, nutrition and innovation for our customers.
What you'll experience
- A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline - with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
- A progressive and flexible 'Work from Anywhere' policy that gives you more control over your work, life and wellbeing.*
- Parental Leave provision - applies to permanent team members, and excludes casual team Members, fixed term team members and contractors.
- Trading of key commodities primarily Grains, Seeds & Oils, maintain and build relationships with suppliers and end users (complete responsibility along the supply chain)
- Negotiate contracts and correctly execute and monitor existing contracts and obligations
- Maintain the Responsible Sourcing commitments for the Group
- Lead quality, value, supply security sourcing requirements across the broad WoW ecosystem
- Work in a fast agile environment and ensure connections with all internal and external stakeholders
- Previous experience in either soft Commodity Trading or FMCG Procurement of Ambient commodities
- Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple commodities, trading physical commodities and by-products, communicating with farmers, hedging with derivatives (options and futures), trading relative value, statistical arbitrage and calendar spreads
- Proven experience in forecasting demand and supply inventories and usage, storage
- Product expertise in major currencies AUD/NZ/USD/EUR commodity relative value spreads execution.
- Previous experience in pricing physical markets using relative value to offshore markets and currency adjusted prices
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team's diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
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