WWS Trading (WWS Inc.) is a small, family-owned and operated commodities trading and logistics firm specializing in fats and oils in the feed and biofuel industry. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, small family farms, and everyone in between. Established in 1992, we have built a reputation for exceptional service, integrity, and competitive pricing. To learn more about WWS Trading, please visit www.wwstrading.com.

The Trading and Logistics Associate position supports the senior traders with all logistics, scheduling, and contract management tasks. You will work with our small group of traders and logistics coordinators to help schedule shipments, communicate changes with clients, source freight capacity, and update information in our internal system. You may also be asked to complete many other one-off tasks or take on side projects. We are a small office, and we all wear many hats. It is a fast-paced environment, and no two days are ever the same. Although the work can be stressful, we operate in a casual, comfortable office space with a very supportive culture. Most employees have worked with us for over 10 years.

The ideal candidate will be interested in logistics, the biofuel or feed industry, and/or commodity trading and merchandising. We are physical traders - often described as wholesalers, brokers, procurers, or merchandisers. We do NOT trade contracts on the CME or other exchanges. This role requires you to juggle and prioritize many tasks simultaneously and communicate with multiple parties. Being quick with numbers, organized, and an excellent communicator is essential. No previous industry experience or knowledge is necessary - you will receive extensive training on the job. We seek common sense, integrity, good people skills, and a willingness to learn and work hard. The best associates previously have become senior traders, a highly coveted position.
This role is NOT remote. You are required to commute into our beautiful Lake Minnetonka office daily.

Additional desired skills/traits:

• Comfortable with computers and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent typing skills. If you are slow on the computer, you will struggle.
• Good basic math skills. You will need to make many simple but quick calculations.
• Attention to detail and great organization skills. You can't let stuff fall through the cracks.
• Service-oriented - we bend over backward to help our customers.
• Competitive nature - we compete for business every day.
• Team-oriented - you will collaborate with about five other people daily.
• Willingness to take orders and execute them. The traders will dictate many of your tasks to you. It's your job to help make their lives easier, and take initiative when appropriate.
• Great attitude. The job can be stressful. It's important that you stay cool and positive with your colleagues and clients. Don't worry, there will also be downtime to have fun and relax.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, with quarterly and annual profit-sharing bonuses
• 401K with up to 4% employer match
• Health Insurance and company HSA contribution
• Reimbursement for your cell phone bill
• Paid Time Off plus Holidays
• Occasional catered lunches
• Annual company parties
• Casual, comfortable working environment
• Exposure to the rapidly growing biofuel industry

If you have any questions, please reach out.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Spring Park, MN 55384: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• In 500-1000 words, please describe why you are interested in the position and our company. Please also describe why you believe you are an excellent candidate.
• Please reflect on your work or education experience over the past 1-2 years. What did you learn? What did you like? What frustrated you? What were you good at? What were your weaknesses? Why are you looking for a new role now? What do you hope will be different this time?
• This is an administrative/entry-level role but those with relevant experience or who excel quickly have plenty of room to grow and will be compensated accordingly. All of our Senior Traders and Logistics Coordinators started in this same position! We've also had employees who stayed in the position for many years and did a great job. Either way, we hope to hire someone that is a great fit and wants to work with us long-term.

If all goes well, where do you see your self professionally in five years? What do you hope to achieve? What skills do you hope to gain? What type of work do you hope to be doing?

• Please use this space to provide any other information you believe will help us evaluate your application.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work Location: One location

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