Grain Merchandiser (WA-10844)

PLEASE NOTE: We will not be able to reply to you if your resume does not meet the position requirements. There is NO closing date. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Education A 4-year degree in Agriculture, Business, or related field is preferred.
- Ability to organize work, set priorities, and make productive use of time in a fast paced, stressful environment is required.
- Flexibility to make and accept change in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to follow direction, rules and policy.
- Must possess excellent communication and team building skills.
- Minimum of 1 year prior experience in grain trading industry.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting an established Nebraska Ag Employer with their search for a Grain Merchandiser. Position requires in depth knowledge of the grain trading industry, hedging, marketing, logistics and risk management. Computer experience in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint are required. This position will work closely with team members and customers in commodity based daily trading activities. Responsible for trading position, developing and supporting relationships with suppliers and end users, maximizing profit and adhering to strict business ethics and company policies. Communication with management and understanding strategy while working on implementation throughout trading group. Responsible for daily position limit monitoring and reporting. Assist with execution and trading communication between groups.

Responsibilities:

- Assist General and Assistant General Manager in daily task.
- Work closely with management and monitor Daily Position Report as well as overall positions and strategy.
- Communicate and coordinate process and procedures in place for traders and execution staff.
- Work closely with other offices to find synergies and trading opportunities.
- Originate commodities from Country Elevators and Company owned facilities.
- Solicit new business and maintain existing business.
- Manage customer and supplier relationships.
- Merchandise commodities by both Truck and Rail.
- Learn and understand rail rates and programs.
- Read and understand trade rules and regulations.
- Review credit limits and policies to maintain compliance at all times.
- Complete execution records as needed to assist in making grain settlement in a timely manner.
- Report accurate and timely grain positions and review reports daily and monthly.
- Keep knowledgeable in commodity market intelligence and current supply and demand.
- Trade commodities within company position limits and within trading guidelines.
- Understand futures, basis, spreads along with suing and understanding risk management skills.
- Protect company inventories and grain contracted positions by being properly hedged.
- Report to supervisor immediately any breach of position limits, credit, regulatory, or company rules or regulations.
- Keep informed of markets traded and review new opportunities to grow the company market share.
- Communicate with other personnel to inform and review market conditions and opportunities by phone or email.
- Keep current on required company education and regulatory materials.
- Travel is required as directed for company functions, trainings and client visits.

ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.

If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.

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