Merchandiser in Training - Commodity Originator

Job Description

SUMMARY

The intent of this position is to establish long-term relationships with suppliers to pursue grain origination that will maximize Minnesota elevator volume and support trading activities. This position will target producers and develop effective pricing strategies and promotions, represent the company at the farm level, and play a key role in planning logistics to meet the needs of producers and the facility.

In addition to pay, we offer eligible full-time employees and their dependents health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Other full-time employee benefits include 401(k), short term disability, long term disability, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Salary range is $60,000-$70,000.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Producer contact

Complete research to identify producers in the Minneapolis area

Establish effective daily communication with customer base

Expand the producer network in the Ceres draw area to the facility

Buy grain from local farm producers

Promote all commodity programs/products and provide feedback to Manager on new opportunities

Provide market insights to local producers

Hedging and risk

Report grain purchases to the hedging staff

Enter all contracts promptly and secure counterparty confirm/signature

Help cultivate company perspective on price/quality based on information received from producers, elevator customers, and competing elevators

Properly monitor standing pricing orders from the farmer to the hedge desk

Strategic Development

Annually review producer profiles and target suppliers

Provide feedback to Manager on crop production intentions, yield expectations, and acreage revenue needs, along with transportation needs/challenges

Collaborate with Manager to properly manage inbound truck schedule/logistics

Identify new customer opportunities

Actively participate in weekly merchandising meetings and regular operations meetings

Participate in annual volume/margin forecasting

Represent the Company in a professional manner

Exhibit fair, ethical, and legal commercial standards

Perform other duties as assigned and/or requested

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Self-starter, able to manage multiple deadlines

Performance driven individual that is willing to “Own the Outcome”

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands type, write and grasp. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift 20 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision.

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