Role Description
The Sr Analyst Trading Support provides commercial and operational support for US cotton trading activities. The role is responsible for managing and coordinating Cotton Cooperative transactions, Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) loan administration, Loan Service Agreement (LSA) processes, cotton redemptions, certification and recertification activities, warehouse receipt administration, and inventory tracking. The position ensures accurate execution of transactions, compliance with USDA and industry requirements, and effective support of trading strategies that maximize inventory value and commercial performance.
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Coordinate cotton activities associated with USDA Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) loan programs.
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Process and monitor redemption opportunities and loan settlements.
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Maintain documentation and records associated with CCC loan inventories.
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Ensure compliance with USDA/FSA regulations and company requirements.
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Support traders in evaluating and executing optimal redemption strategies.
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Administer Loan Service Agreement (LSA) activities and related documentation.
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Coordinate inventory records and transactions with Authorized Loan Service Agents and Cotton Cooperatives.
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Maintain accurate records of cotton ownership, transfers, and commitments.
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Support contract administration and settlement activities with cotton cooperatives.
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Coordinate certification and recertification activities with warehouses and classing agencies.
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Monitor certification status and expiration timelines.
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Maintain warehouse receipt inventories and ownership records.
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Track inventory movements, transfers, and releases.
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Resolve documentation discrepancies with warehouses and external stakeholders.
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Provide operational support to Cotton Traders on inventory management and execution activities.
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Prepare inventory, redemption, certification, and position reports.
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Support contract execution and commercial settlements.
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Analyze inventory economics and operational impacts on trading decisions.
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Assist with month-end and year-end reconciliation activities.
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Maintain complete and audit-ready transaction documentation.
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Support internal and external audit requests.
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Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
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Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, controls, and operational effectiveness.
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Partner cross-functionally to improve execution processes and reduce operational risk.
Qualifications
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Bachelorβs degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance or related field preferred.
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3-7 years of experience in commodity operations, agricultural merchandising, trade execution, logistics, inventory management or trading support.
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Previous experience supporting cotton trading, cotton merchandising, or cotton cooperative operations preferred.
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Experience managing inventory, documentation, settlements, and operational compliance requirements.
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Experience with USDA/FSA, CCC loan programs, redemptions, warehouse receipts or cotton certification processes strongly preferred.
Benefits
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Health and wellness plans.
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Retirement contribution.
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Paid vacation/holidays.