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Key Responsibilities:
1. Feedstock Expansion Strategy:
- Develop a comprehensive strategy with feedstock & commercial leaders and execute to expand EcoCeres' access to a variety of renewable feedstocks worldwide, including Animal Fat, POME, Fish Fat, Technical Corn Oil, cover crops, tree oils, and novel feedstocks.
- Identify new sourcing regions, establish partnerships, and negotiate supply agreements to secure reliable and diverse feedstock sources.
2. Refinery Capacity Alignment:
- Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure feedstock aggregation aligns with the growing capacity of EcoCeres' renewable refineries, optimizing utilization and profitability.
- Monitor feedstock supply and demand trends to make informed decisions on capacity planning and feedstock optimization.
3. Trading and Risk Management:
- Leverage trading experience to create a strategic approach to feedstock sourcing and trading, ensuring EcoCeres remains in a favorable position to choose the best feedstock volumes and trade the excess.
- Develop risk management strategies to mitigate potential disruptions in feedstock supply and market fluctuations.
4. Partner and Supplier Engagement:
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with potential partners, feedstock suppliers, and agricultural companies, identifying opportunities for strategic partnerships that align with EcoCeres' mission and objectives.
5. Reporting and Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with the Feedstock VP to align feedstock strategies with business goals and initiatives.
- Provide regular reporting on feedstock sourcing, trading, and supply chain activities to senior leadership and relevant stakeholders.
