Wheat Merchant

About Us

At Cargill, we're challenging the way world sees agriculture. With more than 150 years of experience we are committed to feeding the world in a safe and responsible way, reducing environmental impact, and improving the communities where we live and work. Safety is our top priority, and we are committed to creating a 'zero harm' safety culture.

With a diverse and inclusive workplace culture and a global footprint, you will work with some of the best minds developing innovative programs and practices for a sustainable future. It's an opportunity to learn, grow and engage in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. Learn more at www.cargill.com

Job Purpose and Impact

Manage pricing, trading and merchandising to achieve PNL and Business Plan objectives for the respective commodity trading desk. Provide leadership to achieve desired alignment and results across sales, origination, execution and asset utilisation.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and manage track paper markets and accumulation and merchandising strategies for the wheat desk encompassing directional and intermarket spread positions to generate profit
• Day-to-day position and PNL reconciliation and management via strong collaboration with the CFR team.
• Manage and provide leadership on pricing and alignment of origination, sales and execution strategies
• Conduct rigorous fundamental analysis to generate insights that contribute to strategy formulation, pricing gameplans and exploit arbitrage opportunities (e.g., SND 's, farmer selling, domestic consumer order flow, export order flow, quality/location/freight arbs etc.)
• Coordinate with sales team to execute the export and domestic programs through Cargill's network in Australia and Globally
• Engage with brokers, engage with farmers and meet with customers as necessary.
• Understand the domestic and global SND for the respective book
• Play a comprehensive role in team leadership to achieve the profitable growth plans of the Australia business unit.
• Demonstrate and promote Cargill behaviours & set appropriate examples of professionalism.
• Demonstrate commitment to teamwork both within and external to Cargill.
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Required

• Education, Experience, Skills
• University Degree or equivalent - Agriculture, Economics, Business, Sales and Marketing
• Minimum of 7 years in a commodity trading role.
• Understanding and experience in trading and risk management, merchandising, cash markets and SND's
• Knowledge and experience with logistics and supply chain management.
• Proven successful track record in managing positions and supply chains
• Proven successful record of resolving conflict and difficult commercial negotiations.
• PC skills with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook).
• Aptitude to learn quickly and apply learnings successfully.
• Ability & willingness to take considered risk.

Preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both with individuals and in group forums, in personal or via phone calls, conference calls, in meetings and one on one
• Sound technical knowledge of Australian wheat agronomics and growing regions.
• Trading and risk management skillset, specifically knowledge of cash market, futures markets, hedging tools and FX exposure.
• Successful record of contract negotiation and customer relations.

We Offer

• In return to your experience, we offer:
• A competitive remuneration package including performance incentive plan
• Autonomy and scope for career development
• The opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry and inspiring leaders
• A supportive working culture and an inclusive team environment

If you are ready to take on a rare, career defining opportunity, are self-motivated and team spirited, then we would love to hear from you.

Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications are treated with complete confidentiality.

Client-provided location(s): Melbourne, Australia

Job ID: Cargill_FGB-329043

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-06-17T19:01:47