East Coast Grains Trader & Origination

Andersons; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Andersons, a leader in agribusiness, is looking for an Eastern Grains Merchant to originate and execute grain transactions in New York and Pennsylvania. The role focuses on managing farmer relationships and coordinating logistics for efficient commodity movement.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of experience in trading or merchandising. Strong communication skills and knowledge of grain markets are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in commodity merchandising, originations, or trading.
• Direct experience with farmers and managing origination contracts.
• Solid understanding of grain markets and supply-demand dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Originate corn, soybean, and wheat through direct engagement with farmers.
• Execute physical grain trades and manage assigned customer accounts.
• Coordinate truck-based logistics for efficient movement of commodities.

Skills

Commercial instincts

Relationship building

Logistics coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Business, Finance, or Economics

Tools

Excel

Agris

Lattis

Job description

The Andersons, a leader in agribusiness, is looking for an Eastern Grains Merchant to originate and execute grain transactions in New York and Pennsylvania. The role focuses on managing farmer relationships and coordinating logistics for efficient commodity movement.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of experience in trading or merchandising. Strong communication skills and knowledge of grain markets are essential.