Grant Szaloky
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Experienced professional in strategic sourcing, supply chain coordination, and market risk management. Built supplier relationships, managed contracts, and supported domestic and international merchandising across refined oil and grain markets. Known for clear communication, disciplined decision-making, and leadership across teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Strategic Sourcing
Upcycle Feed Commodities LLC
Wilmington, North Carolina
2026.01 - Current
- Directed supply chain network operations to align customer demand with supplier priorities.
- Led procurement strategists to create impactful sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives. of high functioning procurement strategists
- Cultivated supplier relationships and coordinated supply chain activities to enhance collaboration.
- Managed daily domestic merchandising and enhanced procurement team effectiveness.
- Led marketing strategy and website management effort.
Refined Oil Sales Representative
Perdue Agribusiness
Salisbury, Maryland
2022.12 - 2026.01
- Facilitated bulk refined vegetable oil sales to large-scale domestic food manufacturers, enhancing client satisfaction and retention.
- Delivered pricing, contract terms, and market updates to buyers, ensuring transparency and fostering trust.
- Managed supply chain coordination across domestic and international channels.
- Supported international oil merchandising, including bulk palm procurement.
- Monitored daily risk positions and contributed to daily crush strategy meetings, informing decision-making processes.
- Managed co-product inventory and movement.
- Contributed insights during daily crush strategy meetings
Associate Grain Hedger
Perdue Agribusiness
Salisbury, Maryland
2022.06 - 2022.12
- Directed Perdue's spot corn risk position during the 2022 harvest to safeguard against market volatility.
- Facilitated futures and options trade discussions and executed orders to optimize trading outcomes.
- Monitored domestic and international grain market activity to inform risk management strategies.
- Streamlined daily trade consolidation process, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Economics
Auburn University
Auburn, AL2022-05
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Global sourcing
- Supplier negotiation
- Contract management
- Category management
- Supply chain management
- Risk management
- Decision making
- Supplier relationship management
- Team leadership
- Cross functional communication
Timeline
Director of Strategic Sourcing
Upcycle Feed Commodities LLC
2026.01 - Current
Refined Oil Sales Representative
Perdue Agribusiness
2022.12 - 2026.01
Associate Grain Hedger
Perdue Agribusiness
2022.06 - 2022.12
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Economics
Auburn University