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Director, Commodities & Hedging

Apply remote type Onsite locations Smithfield, VA time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R-2025-5303

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Your Opportunity

The Director, Commodities & Hedging is responsible for the strategic operation of the Commodities team's analysis and research of particular commodity markets relevant to Smithfield. This position will work closely with the Commodities Leadership and direct reports in expanding reporting and analysis capabilities.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct core fundamental and technical market research and analysis on commodities relevant to Smithfield.

• Report and interpret relevant data on price and supply and demand factors for core commodities both in the US and globally.

• Develop and execute forward-thinking hedging strategies across a range of commodity exposures. Strategy development, trade execution, management and financial reporting would all be part of the responsibility.

• Aggregate key data from internal and external sources; communicating findings to key stakeholders and driving future market strategy.

• Provide leadership for Risk Management Team. Individual will be asked to help lead, grow and develop team members.

• Leverage deep understanding of relevant markets, including both internal and external economic factors; to provide analyses and internal consultancy for risk leadership.

• Analyze financial information to forecast business, industry, and economic conditions and communicates results to appropriate parties.

• Work closely with team members of Smithfield Commodity Team and 3 core business segments (Hog Production, Fresh Pork and Packaged Meats) providing market research and intel through both reporting and presentations.

• Monitor fundamental economic, industrial, and corporate developments by analyzing information from various sources.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field and 10+ years' relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required

• 5 + years of demonstrated experience in team management and development is required.

• MBA from an accredited college or university in Agricultural Economics or Agricultural Finance, preferred.

• Strong analytical, logic and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to interpret/communicate results.

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel; ability to run extensive reports and queries

• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Must possess independent decision-making skill.

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Salary Range

Relocation Package AvailableNo

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-###-####.

Why Work at Smithfield Foods?

Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.

Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.

Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees' children .

Smithfield's Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High SchoolEquivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or universitythat is not a Guild learning partner.

About Smithfield Foods

Headquartered inSmithfield, Virginia,since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com .


We believe in the power of protein toend food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities.Smithfieldboasts a portfolio ofhigh-quality iconic brands , such asSmithfield, Eckrichand Nathan's Famous, among many others.

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