Grain Merchandiser

Description

Position Objective: In this job, the team member will be expected to:

• Execute grain merchandising, trading, logistics, hedging and other activities related to the total grain merchandising and handling revenue.

• Develop, advise and assist our member producers with grain marketing strategies to produce increased profits for both the members and CFS through the Grain Price Protection Service (GPPS) program

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Analyze markets, supply and demand, logistics and other market factors to make and execute grain trading and hedging decisions within the overall grain department strategy.

• Frequent contact with end users, producers, market analysts, transportation providers, brokers and others to gather market intelligence to be formulated into trading strategies.

• Establish grain prices (daily bids), margins and service charges within the parameters established by the VP Grain Division.

• Sells grain to competitive buyers, giving preference to cooperative organizations.

• Work with all grain accounting staff to execute an accurate DPR and market position report daily.

• Direct and oversee grain shipment logistics of both rail and truck.

• Develop marketing strategies for patrons and assists the Grain Marketing Advisors with proper execution of maximizing returns per acre.

• Prepare and analyze various reports as directed by the VP Grain Division including daily position reports (DPR)

• Active involvement in budgeting, capital planning, strategy planning and other similar activities.

• Adheres to the grain policy approved by the Board of Directors.

• Know and follow all company safety policies/procedures. Be a champion of safety within the company, setting a strong example for the entire team.

• Represent yourself and CFS professionally at all times in action and appearance.

• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or management

Requirements

Licensing, Certification and Qualification:

• Four-year post-secondary degree in agriculture related field (preferred, not required)

• 2-5 years of grain marketing or other ag related experience (required)

• Strong communication, analytical and organization skills

• Demonstrated strong collaboration with multiple parties working towards common goals and outcomes.

• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and follow through

• Demonstrated self-starter with high level of personal accountability and a willingness and ability to make decisions with little or no supervision and guidance.

• Ability to work with computers, computer software and grain accounting systems

• Series 3 & 30 brokerage licenses (preferred)