Marlon R. Knowles
Commodity Trader
Decatur,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Developed strong analytical and decision-making skills, with focus on market analysis and strategic investment. Ready to apply these skills in new role to drive impactful results and contribute to organizational success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Ethanol Trader
Archer Daniels Midland
Decatur, IL
05.2022 - Current
- Secured lucrative business partnerships by demonstrating expertise in market analysis during presentations at industry conferences.
- Mentored junior traders in best practices for successful trading techniques, improving overall team performance.
- Create daily market recaps and profit and loss information to senior traders at close of each trading day.
- Promoted and managed key accounts through direct communication with clients and advising on stock opportunities and market trends.
- Improved trading strategies by analyzing market trends and executing trades based on in-depth research.
- Manager and buyer of C5 alcohol for wet and dry mill ADM assets
- Manages rail/truck freight
- Manages ADM owned assets and 3rd party ethanol terminals
- Understanding of margin calculations and their effect on commodity pricing and plant operations
- Effectively use communication channels for proper coordination internally and externally
Ethanol Logistics Manager
Archer Daniels Midland
Decatur , IL
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, leading to improved pricing and service levels.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling.
- Meticulously tracked shipments from origin to destination, proactively addressing any delays or issues that arose during transit.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination of supply chain activities.
- Managed and scheduled 1,500 to 2,300 truck deliveries per month
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
Ethanol Truck Merchandiser
Archer Daniels Midland
Decatur, IL
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Booking Freight directly with external and internal transportation companies
- Maintain existing carriers and develop new carriers
- Analyze and approve all demurrage charges
- Developing a good working knowledge of ADM’s freight systems, operational, and logistics processes, shipping network, and business activities.
- Working closely with various internal groups to ensure the coordination of ADM’s freight programs to manage costs, execution efficiently, and providing excellent customer service.
- Ensuring timely and accurate entry of contract data into the ADM rate system. Ensuring timely and accurate billing of all ethanol deliveries.
- Monitoring reports for data accuracy, and taking corrective action when needed.
- Filling in for and backing up other members of the scheduling team as needed.
Central Transportation Dispatch
Archer Daniels Midland
Decatur , IL
10.2013 - 10.2018
- Effectively manage the trucking dispatch of local and OTR drivers in an efficient and timely manner.
- Determine load needs and clearly communicate with drivers, and management.
- Develop and maintain the process for entering load data into a dispatch database for Tracking, monitoring and reporting load-times, unload-times and route completions.
- Generate reports documenting load-times, unload-times and route completions
- Collect and transmit Daily Activity Reports of area personnel to the corporate office.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with field personnel at all levels.
- Work closely with corporate office to acquire Purchase Orders as necessary
- Communicate with management to effectively resolve service issues and ensure proper documentation
Supervisor for Inbound/Outbound Finished Goods
G&D Integrated
Decatur , IL
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Stocked outbound trucks with Caterpillar’s finished products
- Team lead for material kitting department
- Shipping and Receiving Team lead for all outbound and inbound freight
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Education
High school -
Morgan Park High school
Chicago, ILBusiness Administration - undefined
Richland College
Sociology -
Kishwaukee College
Skills
Certified professional trader
Technical analysis
Financial analysis
Portfolio management
Order management
Quantitative analysis
Account management
Analytical skills
Team building
Customer service
Project management
Time management abilities
Timeline
Ethanol Trader
Archer Daniels Midland
05.2022 - Current
Ethanol Logistics Manager
Archer Daniels Midland
06.2020 - 05.2022
Ethanol Truck Merchandiser
Archer Daniels Midland
10.2018 - 06.2020
Central Transportation Dispatch
Archer Daniels Midland
10.2013 - 10.2018
Supervisor for Inbound/Outbound Finished Goods
G&D Integrated
01.2012 - 01.2014
Business Administration - undefined
Richland College
High school -
Morgan Park High school
Sociology -
Kishwaukee College
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