Commodity Trading Associate 2026 - Minneapolis/Wayzata, MN

Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. As an entry-level Commodity Trading Associate, you will tackle real-world challenges while trading agricultural commodities and developing customer relationships to maintain and grow Cargill's market position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain customer relationships with country elevators, producers, feed mills, and processors
• Analyze supply and demand, survey market conditions, and other economic forces in order to maintain and grow Cargill's position in the market place
• Initiate, negotiate and agree on terms of commodity purchase/sale contracts, such as price, quality, quantity, transportation, timing and payment
• Coordinate transportation and logistics to execute commodity contracts
• Ensure thorough and accurate follow-up, execution, and closure of all contracts
• Provide timely and effective communication and interaction with other Cargill teams such as sales, transportation and logistics, quality assurance, plant personnel, engineers and accountants
• Make occasional plant and crop survey trips to visit with suppliers and internal and external customers
• Complete and collaborate on other projects and assignments as needed

Skills

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited program, graduating between December 2025 and summer 2026
• All candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate (if applicable) for an associate opportunity to Wayzata/Minneapolis, MN
• Strong analytical, prioritization and problem-solving skills, collaboration skills, and verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
• Successfully completed, currently enrolled, or planning to complete before graduating either a micro or macro introductory college-level economics course
• Previously completed a commodity trading internship
• Demonstrated previous leadership experience

Benefits

• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive health care plans
• Short term and long-term incentives
• Mental Health and Wellbeing program
• Digital Learning Library
• Retirement plans
• Paid time to participate in volunteer and community outreach opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Relocation benefits for those that qualify
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

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