By-Products Merchant

Missouri Ag Connection; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Durum Milling (Richardson USA) in St.

Louis, Missouri is seeking a by-products merchant to help source destinations for all by-products and maximize revenue with diverse trading positions. Candidates should have commodities trading knowledge, excellent communication, and a creative mindset to solve unique challenges; responsibilities include selling wheat middlings and second clear flour, managing long/short positions, coordinating with sales, operations and transportation, and negotiating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or business required.
• 2+ years experience in commodities merchandising or related role.
• Strong understanding of commodity markets, pricing, and risk management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative work with Sales, Operations, Transportation.

Responsibilities

• Sell the wheat middlings and second clear flour.
• Manage long/short trading positions using markets and futures.
• Work with flour sales to meet price objectives.
• Maintain and grow the customer base.
• Coordinate with operations and transportation to meet objectives.
• Negotiate and manage sales and purchase contracts.

Skills

Commodities trading knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Creative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture or business

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

• Bachelors degree in an agriculture field, or other business degree
• 2+ years experience in commodities merchandising, grain trading, agricultural sales, procurement, or a related commercial role
• Strong understanding of commodity markets, pricing strategies, and risk management principles
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound business decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Operations, and Transportation

At 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.

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.