Head of Grains & Oilseeds

Lead the Future of Grains & Oilseeds at ADM

About ADM

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We’re blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We’re a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We’re an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we’re a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow.

Your Responsibilities

An opportunity has arisen for a Head of Grains & Oilseeds, Europe to manage and coordinate the daily running of the International Grain and Oilseeds desk, providing a professional service to a full range of customers in various global markets. This role specializes in grains and oilseeds, as well as related products such as freight, fertilizer, and energy for an operational NL execution office.

• Execution of agriculture and oilseeds orders from all new EU business
• Establish relationships with French and European commercial user base
• Ensure existing customer relationships are maintained
• Promote a full suite of ADM IS solutions, execution, clearing, financing, OTC
• Manage client order management, from low touch DMA to new users of risk management solutions
• Ensure strategic and tactical management and growth of Global Grains desk
• Represent the company/desk at grain and oilseed functions and events
• Grow sales across all products
• Maintain continuous awareness of a customer’s positions and margin situation
• Assist customers requiring guidance by advancing your own level of expertise in relevant markets
• Swift and accurate execution of customer instructions
• Check and correct any customer/broker position imbalances
• Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as required on behalf of the customer or business
• Deal with issues and customer needs, escalating to management when required
• Organize desk rotas, holidays, and coordinate/implement desk procedures
• Maintain good cooperation and coordination with other departments and ADMIS units globally
• Coordinate Matif Ags Deliveries
• Coordinate between ADM GTD/hedgedesk and ADMISI

Your Profile

• Microsoft Office - Intermediate level
• Registered with the local European Regulators
• Fluent French, excellent English, strong presentation skills (able to run education modules for novice hedgers)
• At least 5 years’ experience in roles within a brokerage environment
• Relevant market experience

Your Future Perspective

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes, and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. All colleagues can join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, the ADM Pride Employee Network, and the Young Professionals Network, as well as participate in the company-wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company
• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers
• ADM encourages managers and colleagues to discuss and enable the flexibility needed to meet the demands of work and life
• Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave
• ADM advocates for a workforce aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters will be enrolled in ‘Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and creating welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over.