Commodity Trader

Key Responsibilities

Sugar Australia is seeking a Commodity Analyst to support the trading and price risk management of raw and refined sugar for our business operations across Australia and New Zealand.

• Provide daily price quotes to the Refined Sales Teams to support customer orders and fill requirements.
• Manage customer orders and execute orders in the market.
• Support NY11 sugar and FX hedging activities to manage exposure.
• Prepare and deliver market reports on sugar and FX trends for internal and external stakeholders.
• Capture trade data, manage positions, and report P&L to support the financial reporting and budgeting process.
• Execute raw sugar physical and freight contracts, including invoicing, shipping documents, and laytime calculations.
• Support commodity accounting with physical and derivative contract systems capture, monthly accounting proof processes, and IFRS reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate trade entries and position management.

About the Role

This role is ideally suited to someone with a strong understanding of commodity trading and risk management. You should be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities.

• A tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in commodity trading, price risk management, or a similar environment.
• A strong understanding of sugar futures markets, FX exposure management, and physical commodity contracts.
• Proficiency in trade capture, P&L reporting, and market analysis.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate complex market trends to both internal and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and contract execution.
• A self-starter attitude with a results-oriented focus and the ability to thrive under pressure.

About Sugar Australia

Sugar Australia is the nation's trusted partner in sugar and ingredient solutions, enabling our customers to make great products for every home. We own and operate refineries, packing facilities, sugar silo terminals, and warehouse distribution sites across the country.

We work hard to produce the highest-quality liquid sugars, icings, syrups, and crystals. You will find our retail products at your local supermarket under the iconic CSR sugar brand. We also supply refined sugar products and many other ingredients to the industrial, food service, and hospitality industries, supporting some of the largest brands in the country.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, or religious beliefs. Come work with us and be part of a passionate and inclusive work environment that supports business growth and people development within a values-led culture.