Provide leadership for the Hedge Desk, ensuring effective execution of the US / Canada commodity risk management objectives within the Front Office.
Direct decisions related to hedge structure and the overall financial book, aligning all positions with corporate risk strategy and market conditions.
Ensure compliance with policy‑defined hedge ratios and position limits, maintaining disciplined and transparent oversight of market exposures.
Set and manage hedge parameters, including the upper and lower bounds of hedge ratios and the targeted hedge percentage for the portfolio.
Oversee the development and execution of strategies designed to mitigate market volatility, protecting operating income from adverse commodity price movements.
Review, authorize, and govern all derivative transactions, including futures, options, OTC accumulators, and swaps, ensuring proper risk controls and best‑practice execution.
Develop and guide hedging strategies informed by market fundamentals, technical indicators, and risk‑reward considerations.
Develop and direct the short & long‑term commodity strategy for agricultural markets and energy.
Lead fundamental market analysis for corn, soybeans, and related agri‑products to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Guide the development of real‑time and forward‑looking gross and net corn forecasts that support Goal, Latest Estimate, and operational planning cycles.

Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or other quantitative fields with relevant work experience.
10+ years of work experience in grain or grain processing / merchandising industry and /or similar experience managing financial derivative commodity positions that would include knowledge and understanding of commodity futures & physical transactions, record keeping, and grain accounting.
Deep expertise in agricultural markets, commodity risk management, hedging, and physical grain systems.
Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities with advanced knowledge of statistics, forecasting, and market modeling.
Proven leadership in cross-functional alignment, supplier negotiations, and senior‑level communication.
Experience with commodity trading systems, risk systems, and data platforms (e.g., Triple Point, PBI, DTN ProphetX).
Strong understanding of transportation economics, supply chains, and quality management in grain markets.

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.

Senior Director, Commodity Purchasing and Risk Management

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