Grain Merchandiser
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Grain Merchandiser
Job Description
The Grain Merchandiser will help position The DeLong Company's assets to make the greatest long-term return. Communicate with other grain divisions to assist and complement each other when marketing grain. Monitor any risk associated with the futures market, freight, quality, and basis. Buy and market grain from the producer, trying to benefit the producer as well as the buyer. Develop working relationships with the producer to extend business to future years.
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt
Pay: Starting at $60,000 based on experience
Location: Waterman, IL
SHIFT: Days
Benefits
The DeLong Co., Inc. offers affordable Medical, Free Dental, Vision, Rx, pet insurance and Life insurance coverage.
401k with matching, FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
Short Term Disability, Voluntary Life and Voluntary Long-Term Disability
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Monitor Grades on inbound and outbound grain, along with market to receive the largest profit from that quality.
Strong personal skills with customer and end users providing service and dedication.
Manage risk associated with futures transactions, being hedged properly along with rolling ownership.
Find and expand new markets.
Communicate with other merchandisers, logistics, accounting, facility staff and customers.
Use cash bids, HTA's, basis contracts or marketing programs to accommodate customer needs.
Provide follow up with producer and consistent communication.
Ability to cold call customers
Validate payments, settlements, freight invoices and grades.
All other duties assigned by management.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's Degree
1-3 years of Computer Knowledge
1-3 year of Grain Experience
Negotiation Skills
Understanding of logistics
Strong Customer Relations
Key Attributes
Ability to manage confidential information.
Energetic and self-driven professional, with a high degree of customer focus.
Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally.
Excellent ability to manage numbers.
Detail orientated and very organized.
Good team player
EOE STATEMENT
The DeLong Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The DeLong Co., Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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