Physical Commodity Trader – Fertilizer

Job overview

The Physical Commodity Trader – Fertilizer role is based in an office in White Plains, NY, with occasional travel to meet suppliers and customers or attend industry events. Compensation is described as competitive salary and performance-based bonuses; numeric compensation is not specified. Interoceanic operates across sectors including fertilizers, industrial chemicals, logistics, lawn and garden, ice melt, and private investments. The trader sources and trades fertilizer products, manages distribution, and develops supplier and customer relationships. Market analysis, risk management, and logistics coordination support profitable trading while meeting customer demand and regulatory requirements.

What you'll do

• Negotiate purchase and sales contracts
• monitor market trends, supply disruptions, and geopolitical factors
• develop supplier, distributor, and end-user relationships
• identify and onboard clients
• conduct market research
• develop trading strategies
• manage market and pricing risk
• coordinate delivery with logistics teams
• manage inventory
• ensure trade activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

physical commodity trader

fertilizer trading

contract negotiation

market analysis

risk management

supply chain

logistics coordination

white plains ny

interoceanic

performance-based bonuses

occasional travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plan with company match, career development and training opportunities, and performance-based bonuses.

Why this role

Requires at least five years of experience in international fertilizer trading, vessel chartering, and U.S. barge/rail distribution systems.

About the employer

Interoceanic is hiring for this role. Industry: Commodity Contracts Intermediation. Sector: 52.