Commodity Merchant

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Job Description

Position Overview

In the last 75 years, The Andersons, Inc. has grown from a single grain elevator to an essential agribusiness with diverse interests in the commodity merchandising, renewables, and plant nutrient industries. But what has remained constant throughout the decades is how deeply we are committed to service. We take pride in our dedication to safety, innovation, and our contributions to the agricultural sector. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a passionate and skilled Commodity Merchant to join our team at our Windsor, CO Trading Office.

As a Commodity Merchant, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our agricultural Cross Country trading operations by strategically sourcing, negotiating, and executing commodity transactions - specifically working with yellow corn and wheat commodities. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of agricultural markets, trends, and risk management, coupled with a proven track record in building and maintaining strong relationships with farmers, suppliers, and other key stakeholders. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to identify market opportunities, optimize trading strategies, and contribute to the overall growth and profitability of our agricultural portfolio.

This position is responsible for customer account management and coordinating and executing trading activities for assigned commodities.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage the buying and selling activities for assigned commoditiesDetermine supply and demand, survey market conditions, and analyze other economic forces in order to establish position in the marketInitiate, negotiate and agree on terms of commodity purchase/sale contracts, such as price, quality, quantity, transportation, timing and paymentArrange efficient transportation of commoditiesEnsure thorough and accurate follow-up, execution, and closure to all contractsMaintain regular customer communication to build and grow customer relationships

What is expected of you and others at this level

Intermediate knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.Solves a range of straightforward problemsAnalyzes possible solutions using standard proceduresReceives a moderate level of guidance and direction

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s Degree required2-5 years’ relevant experience required

Benefits

We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Generous paid time off to ensure work-life balance including Accrued Vacation, Floating Holidays, Sick Time, and more.401(k) with employer matching to support your financial future.Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for your well-being.Disability insurance for added protection.Life insurance coverage to provide peace of mind.Relocation assistance is available if needed.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com.

We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

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