| | NEW |
| Job ID | 3073 |
| Category | Other |
| Job Title | Commodity Trader / Bilingual Business Associate |
| Location | Champaign, IL |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Salary | $70K - $200K |
| Hours | 9:00am to 6:00pm (M-F) |
| Visa Support | No |
| Relocation Covered | |
| Required Education | • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field preferred |
| Require Travel | Yes |
| Language Requirements | • Native-level Japanese and business-level English required |
| Description | A U.S. subsidiary of a leading Japanese corn starch manufacturer with over 150 years of history is seeking a motivated professional to join its growing team in Champaign, Illinois.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work in international commodity trading, market research, logistics coordination, and business development within a global environment connecting the U.S. and Japan.
We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, business acumen, and the desire to grow into a future leadership role within the company.
Key Responsibilities
• Purchase and coordinate corn procurement from U.S. grain suppliers
• Monitor and analyze U.S. grain market trends
• Translate and interpret between Japanese and English during meetings and business communications
• Coordinate logistics, storage, and transportation of grain shipments to Japan
• Support international business development and sales activities
• Collaborate with U.S. and Japan-based teams on research and new business initiatives |
| Requirements | • Interest or experience in commodity trading, grain markets, finance, or international business
• Knowledge of CBOT futures, foreign exchange, or grain trading is a plus
• Strong communication, analytical, and leadership potential
• Willingness to relocate to Champaign, Illinois |
| Date | 05/07/2026 |
Pacitic Advisory Service
Established 1988
