Grain Trader

Hensall Co-op; Hensall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hensall Co-op is recruiting a Grain Trader to identify marketing opportunities for domestic and international grain trade and develop origination plans. The role emphasizes delivering an exceptional customer experience as a primary contact for customers and resolving supplier issues.

The position involves promoting commodity programs, monitoring basis levels, and providing trusted market insights while collaborating with the Grain Team to ensure efficient procurement and execution.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in Ontario agri-business, with experience in grain merchandising and origination.
• Strong analytical communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of hedging/risk management.
• Knowledge of programs relevant to the grain traders’ functions and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver successful grain origination plans.
• Provide market insights and pricing.
• Coordinate with Merchandising, Logistics, and Grain Administration teams to ensure procurement execution.
• Purchase grain for company facilities and direct delivery markets.
• Organize producer presentations of current market reviews and marketing education.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Negotiation

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Hedging

Grain origination

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Thank you to all applicants in advance, however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.

Looking for an exciting career in Grain Marketing? Hensall Co-op is currently recruiting for an eager individual looking to develop their career in Agribusiness! The Grain Trader is responsible for identifying marketing opportunities for domestic and international grain trade.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver successful grain origination plans
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience and act as one of the primary points of contact for customers and assist with resolving supplier issues and complaints
• Promote current and upcoming commodity programs for corn, crush soybeans, wheat, edible beans, and other commodities and monitor/set the basis levels for all commodities
• Provide trusted market insight and competitive pricing
• Communicate with the Grain Team to summarize current market conditions, determine and target any unique opportunities, and establish action plans
• Collaborate with the Merchandising, Logistics, and Grain Administration teams to ensure the efficient and professional execution of purchase obligations
• Assist in the creation and execution of the commercial grain annual procurement plan and provide advice with respect to operations and capital projects
• Maintain a clear customer account list and defined potential new business list, including an action plan for each
• Ensure the grower is aware of end user grades and discounts prior to loading
• Purchase grain for delivery into company facilities and direct delivery markets ensuring the highest quality of service delivery
• Organize and facilitate producer presentations of current market reviews and marketing education

Job Requirements:

• Strong analytical communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
• Exceptional negotiation, time management and interpersonal skills
• High degree of knowledge in commercial grains and origination
• Knowledge of hedging/risk management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of programs relevant to the grain traders’ functions and responsibilities

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary education in agriculture, business, economics, or marketing
• 3-5 years’ experience in Ontario agri-business, with experience in grain merchandising and origination

Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00

Hensall Co-op is committed to employment equity and encourages members of the four designated groups to apply.

Accommodation will be made upon request.