Assistant Manager - Vegetable Oil Trader

Assistant Manager - Trader

Job Description

Your Responsibilities:
We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Vegetable Oil Trader to manage trading activities across
Soyabean Oil, Palm Oil, and Palm Oil By-products in the Indian market. The role involves end-to-end
responsibility for trade execution, market intelligence, risk management, and relationship management
with suppliers and customers.
1. Trading & Execution -

• Execute physical trades in Soyabean Oil and Palm Oil (domestic & import).
• Handle trading of Palm Oil by-products (PFAD, stearin, etc.).
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers, brokers, and customers.
• Monitor and manage contract execution, including shipment tracking and documentation.

2. Market Intelligence

• Track global and domestic veg oil markets including CBOT, BMD, and local markets.
• Analyze price trends, demand-supply dynamics, import/export flows, and policy changes.

3. Risk Management

• Manage price risk through hedging strategies (futures/options where applicable).
• Monitor exposure limits, MTM, and P&L.

4. Supply Chain Coordination

• Work closely with logistics, operations, and refinery teams for smooth execution.
• Manage vessel planning, and inventory movement.
• Ensure timely delivery and minimize demurrage and logistics costs.

5. Relationship Management

• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders

Your Profile:

• Must have MBA in International Business, Agri-Business, Economics, Finance or related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in commodity trading, edible oils, agri-commodities, or related domains.
• Basic understanding of vegetable oil markets including Soyabean Oil, Palm Oil (crude & refined), and related by-products.
• Awareness of global and domestic commodity markets, including key price drivers and benchmarks.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret market data and trends.
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Good communication and coordination skills to work with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• High learning agility, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment.

City

Gurgaon

State

Haryana

Location Country

India

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. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Experience Level

Mid Level