Merchant - Trade

Position Summary: The Gasoline & Diesel Fuel Trader will manage and grow a refined products trading book while executing trading strategies and maintaining key customer relationships. This role emphasizes physical markets, logistical arbitrage, and disciplined risk management, and requires strong commercial judgment, deep market connections, and the ability to unlock value across supply chains and paper markets. Key Responsibilities Execute physical gasoline and diesel trades with refiners, wholesalers, terminals, and end users, managing both buy- and sell‑side activity. Identify and capture arbitrage opportunities across time, geography, and product quality differentials. Analyze market fundamentals, including supply‑demand dynamics, macroeconomic factors, and regional disruptions, to inform trading positions. Negotiate and structure purchase and sale contracts, including price, volume, specifications, logistics, timing, and payment terms. Optimize logistics across truck, rail, pipeline, storage, and marine transportation to maximize efficiency and margin. Hedge trading exposures using futures, swaps, and options, ensuring adherence to defined risk limits and strategies. Build and maintain strong counterparty relationships while actively developing new customer and supplier opportunities. Monitor and manage contract execution, ensuring accurate follow‑through, delivery, and closure of all transactions. Deliver consistent P&L performance through disciplined execution, market insight, and risk management. What is Expected of You and Others at This Level Intermediate knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills. Solves a range of straightforward problems. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction. Competencies Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions. Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Values Differences – Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Optimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity. Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable for meeting commitments. Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree required (or equivalent in work experience), preferably in Agriculture, Business, Finance, Economics or related major. 5+ years of refined‑products trading experience (gasoline, diesel, or related). Proven success in physical trading and logistical arbitrage. Strong understanding of futures markets and hedging strategies. Knowledge of storage economics, pipeline systems, and terminal operations. Physical Requirements and Working Environment Prolonged period of sitting at a desk and working at a computer. Equal Opportunity Employer The Andersons, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and consider candidates without regard to any status protected by law, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We also prioritize a safe and healthy workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Andersons, Inc.