By-Products Merchant

Richardson International Limited; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training and career development

Job summary

Richardson International Limited in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking a by-products merchant to source destinations for by-products and maximize revenue through diverse trading positions.

The role requires commodities trading knowledge, strong communication, and a creative approach to problem-solving. You will sell middlings and by-products, manage long/short positions, work with the sales, operations, and transportation teams, and negotiate contracts to advance company objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or business.
• 2+ years in commodities merchandising or related role.
• Strong understanding of markets, pricing, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Sell the wheat middlings and second clear flour.
• Manage long/short trading positions using outside markets as well as futures contracts.
• Collaborate with flour sales to meet price objectives.
• Grow and maintain the customer base.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Commodities trading

Communication skills

Risk management

Pricing strategies

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in agriculture

Business degree

Job description

U.S. Durum Milling (Richardson USA) is currently searching for a by-products merchant to join our team in St. Louis, Missouri.This position is a key role to the success of the flour mill by sourcing destinations for all the by-products and maximizing revenue with diverse trading positions. Candidates must have commodities trading knowledge, excellent communication skills, and have a creative mindset to solve unique issues.RESPONSIBILITES:Sell the wheat middlings and second clear flour.Manage a specific long/short trading position using outside markets as well as futures contracts.Work closely with the flour sales team to obtain price objectives.Maintain and grow the customer base.Work with the operations and transportation teams to ensure overall company objectives.Negotiate and manage sales and purchase contracts.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in an agriculture field, or other business degree2+ years experience in commodities merchandising, grain trading, agricultural sales, procurement, or a related commercial roleStrong understanding of commodity markets, pricing strategies, and risk management principlesProven ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound business decisions in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Operations, and TransportationAt Richardson, employees enjoy a competitive salary and flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and opportunities for training and career development. Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibilities while supporting our communities.Interested candidates should apply online by September 18, 2026 .Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.