Job Details
The Sr Merchandiser will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day trading and logistics activity of the plant. This position will help the Director of Trading and Merchandising achieve company goals while maintaining a strong relationship with customers, both external and internal. The Sr Merchandiser will also help train other merchandisers and originators to deliver the best customer experience to the farmer and other commercial companies. Come join our growing team today!
Responsibilities
Plan, develop, organize, implement and direct the organization s trading and Risk Management guidelines
Monitor positions and logistics for all commodities being received and shipped from the location and effectively communicating with operations staff to insure plant efficiency
Assist in the execution of short and long-range business objectives under the direction of the CEO and Director of Trading and Risk Management
Be involved in the community, attend events put on by local organizations as well as company functions that are used to build stronger relationships in the community and in the community
Comply with and follow governing trade rules and regulations (NGFA/NOPA)
Work with internal partners to obtain company goals and objectives
Build a strong customer base that will help you the individual, as well as the company, achieve KPI s and financial goals
Supply chain management which involves incoming feedstock, outgoing finished products as well as processing aids and other inputs.
Rail car and transportation management, billing, scheduling and communicating logistics with internal and external customers
Build the company brand through meetings, social media, community events
Qualifications
Ability to develop new territories that will help achieve company targets
Experience in the soybean crush industry or like experience
Knowledge of state and federal regulations along with NGFA and NOPA trade rules
Works well in a fast-paced environment
Has an entrepreneurial mindset
Has the ability to work well with cross functional team members
Ability to travel within territory as well as occasional overnight travel
Onboarding of new customers
Manage relationship with other grain companies as well as grain grading company
Knowledge of grain accounting software, Microsoft office, Railroad billing software, and other software as needed
Strong understanding of grain merchandising, originations, freight spreads, hedging and risk management