Grain Merchandiser

FS System; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Funded Pension

401(k) Employer Match

Life Insurance

Job summary

New Century FS, Inc in Yankton, SD, is seeking a Grain Merchandiser to lead our grain merchandising program. You will handle sales and hedging, manage bids, and coordinate with elevators to secure reliable inventories.

The role requires a college degree in ag economics/marketing and 3+ years in agricultural marketing, plus a Series III certification or eligibility, strong negotiation, planning, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• College degree in Ag Economics/Marketing or equivalent and 3+ years in agricultural marketing.
• Series III National Commodity Futures Certification or eligible within 3 months.
• Ability to lead grain merchandising, negotiate, plan and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Develops grain merchandising programs including sales, hedging contracts, margins, bids, and open positions.
• Sets storage and drying rates and basic contracts.
• Determines daily bids, selects best bids and monitors competition.
• Coordinates with elevator managers to ensure inventories meet goals.
• Maintains daily grain position and related records.
• Ensures regulatory compliance.

Skills

Grain merchandising leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Planning

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Agricultural Economics/Marketing or related

Tools

Series III Certification

Job description

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Grain Merchandiser - New Century FS - Yankton, SD

Company: New Century FS, Inc

City: Yankton

State: SD

New Century FS is headquartered in Ames, Iowa withbranches across Central to Northwest Iowa and Southeast South Dakota. New Century FS employs approximately 330employees (including seasonal workers) and serves over 13,000 customers. Providing quality solutions to be the first clear choice as your partner for long-term success, New Century FS offers energy, agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, feed, grain, and turf products and services. New CenturyFS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Responsible for implementing and providing leadership to the grain merchandising program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develops and implements grain merchandising programs including sales and hedging contracts, margins, bids, and open grain positions

Establishes and communicates storage and drying rates and basic contracts

Determines daily bids, selects best bids and monitors competitive bids

Assists with the development and implementation of grain origination marketing plans

Communicates and coordinates with elevator managers to ensure adequate quantity and quality of inventories to meet merchandising goals

Maintains consolidated daily position and other grain related records

Ensures regulatory compliance

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply

Performs all other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a college degree, preferably in Ag Economics, Ag Marketing or Agri-Business or the equivalent thereof, and 3 or more years of experience in agricultural marketing and the ability to provide grain merchandising leadership, project management, negotiation, problem-solving and planning skills

Normally requires a Series III National Commodity Futures Certification or qualified for same within 3 months of assuming the position and prefers knowledge of cooperative philosophies and principles

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Must have the ability to travel independently and overnight when necessary

Must be willing to work extended hours beyond those considered “normal”

Occasionaly lift 21-50 lbs

Occasionally performs work in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)

Occasionally performs duties around noisy conditions

Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages aredesigned to support every aspect of our employees’ well-being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more.We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

UNITED STATES:

• Fully Funded Pension*
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• HSA & Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Identity Protection

*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.

CANADA:

• RRSP
• Life Insurance
• Disability

*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type

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