Commercial Manager

The Product Group Manager is responsible for analyzing and understanding the global supply chain factors relative to the Sunflowers, Flax and Bird Food business.  This is a leadership role focused on developing the business unit trading strategy for that set of products.  This position will be located Scoular’s Corporate headquarters in Omaha, NE.  This individual will be directly responsible for the business strategy, asset utilization and accountable for the execution of the daily business by the commercial team.  The Product Group Manager will grow and develop the commercial team but will also focus on driving synergies related to trade, customers, and projects.  Additionally, this position plays a critical role in connecting the business unit strategy, division strategy, and operationalizing company initiatives. Strategic leadership of a commodity or product for Product Groups, Trade Units and Service Units.Plan and implement new strategies to improve the efficiency and profitability of the product group. Lead strategy development and execution including but not limited to identification and execution of mergers and acquisitions, supply agreements, joint ventures and other growth opportunities, additional assets/infrastructure.Knowledgeable and aware of upcoming market trends, anticipate the impact and continuously monitoring competitive landscape.P&L and cash management within product group including weekly/monthly reporting. Accountable for having an accurate P&L for the product group.Accountable to forecasting & budgeting with accuracy and timeliness for the product group. Ability to explain and articulate variances.Risk management within assigned risk limits, in alignment with General Managers and Chief Risk Officer for trade positions within their product group.Develop, support and execute a stakeholder plan to support, service, and connect with strategic and targeted customers at appropriate levels.Provide execution leadership to functional team (Logistics, Documentation Team, Merchandiser Assistants). Understand team's capacity and trade/execute within that.  Responsible for maintaining and leveraging global supply and demand information for the products under their leadership.Create effective systems of communication to ensure timely and accurate sharing of internal and external trade and other information.Lead and support team by coaching, giving feedback and meeting with direct reports on reoccurring basis as well as quarterly check-ins on performance and goal achievement.Engage and inspire teams through inclusive leadership, making Scoular a great place to work.Drive high performance and individual growth and development amongst team members.Drive collaboration and sharing best practices across the business unit to support new ideas.Drive empowered decision making deep in the organization with clear accountability.Represent the Scoular Company via participation in industry associations.Identify and lead collaboration opportunities between businesses within the Division and across Divisions.Leadership and alignment of functional partners supporting the product group towards achievement of a common set of goals.Lead a culture that drives demonstrated behaviors aligned with the company’s core values.About You: College degree in business related field or equivalent and relevant experienceMinimum 7 years of Agri-business and/or merchandising related experience Demonstrated understanding of grain markets, hedging, commodity flows and logistics.Proven critical thinking skills and ability to drive strategy forward.Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills and relationship building capability.Demonstrated aptitude in accounting and financial practices and procedures.Highly skilled in problem solving techniques.Knowledge of the agricultural industry’s trading standards and procedures.Demonstrated leadership skills with strong business acumen and ability to drive forward strategy.Demonstrated agility to navigate unprecedented change.Strong people management skills with proven ability to develop high performing teams. Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.Ability to travel, as needed RequirementsMinimum: College degree in business related field or equivalent and relevant experienceMinimum 7 years of Agri-business and/or merchandising related experience Demonstrated understanding of grain markets, hedging, commodity flows and logistics.Proven critical thinking skills and ability to drive strategy forward.Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills and relationship building capability.Demonstrated aptitude in accounting and financial practices and procedures.Highly skilled in problem solving techniques.Knowledge of the agricultural industry’s trading standards and procedures.Demonstrated leadership skills with strong business acumen and ability to drive forward strategy.Demonstrated agility to navigate unprecedented change.Strong people management skills with proven ability to develop high performing teams. Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.Ability to travel, as needed