Commodity Trader - Grain

About us:

Norco is Australia’s oldest and largest dairy co-operative, with 130 years of hands-on experience in Australian dairy and agriculture. Proudly 100% Australian farmer-owned, we’re built from the ground up by the people who work the land. With two key arms - DairyFoods and AgriSolutions, we’re here to back our communities and customers every step of the way, staying true to our roots and committed to growing together.

Norco AgriSolutions

Norco AgriSolutions have been serving customers since 1948 with 26 stores across NSW and QLD, Animal Nutrition mills and an in-house commodity trading team. We are proud to provide our customers with competitive, convenient, and trusted business solutions, which help add value to their businesses. No matter whether our customers are growing, breeding, or after general or more specific technical advice, our in-store teams are there to help with their subject matter knowledge and expertise.

About the role:

We are now looking for a Commody Trader to join our Toowoomba team on a permanent full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and knowledgeable Trader or a Junior Trader to grow with the support of the team.

You will be responsible for the purchase and sale of grain and meals for Norco's Animal Nutrition mills, Norco's Members, and external customers.  

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Maintain key customer and supplier relationships.
• Develop trading strategy to actively promote grain sales and purchases.
• Ensure maintenance of grain trade profitability.
• Manage stock to customer demand (seasonally).
• Provide key customers with grain price forecasts and feedback.
• Monitor and manage logistics and freight.
• Complete annual sales forecasts and other regular reporting.
• Understand the grain position each day and Norco’s exposure to the market.
• Manage all customer queries in a timely and professional manner.

What you will bring to the role:

• Tertiary qualification in a commercial field with a minimum of 5 years relevant trading experience.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Understanding of rural Queensland and New South Wales communities.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships using highly developed listening, interpersonal and communications skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• You will have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills. 
• Ability to think proactively in developing business strategies with a flexible can-do attitude.
• Knowledge of Delivered Container Terminal (DCT) trading would be highly regarded.
• Previous exposure to producers/growers and consumers would be highly regarded.

  Why should you join the team at Norco?

• A diverse and community-facing role.
• Celebrate a legacy: Be part of a co-op with 130 years of proudly supporting Australian farmers and communities.
• Grow with us: We invest in our people with ongoing learning, career progression, and supportive teams.
• We are proud to offer a competitive salary package which includes a tool of trade vehicle and incentive program. 
• Real benefits: Staff discounts, EAP support, paid parental leave, in-house leadership training opportunities, purchased leave and more
• Be part of a business that values wellbeing, safety, and people-first values.

Next Steps:

If your values are aligned with ours of Connection, Agility, Diversity and Authenticity, you are ready to take the next step in your career, and join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering excellence - we want to hear from you!  

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing each of the selection criteria stated in the advertisement.

At Norco, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce to create better outcomes for all.