Grain Merchandiser: Logistics, Trading & Growth

Total Grain Marketing, LLC; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Grain Marketing, LLC in Illinois seeks a Grain Merchandiser to help manage merchandising, logistics and profitability across grain operations. You will assist in implementing marketing programs, coordinating shipments, and overseeing rail invoicing while supporting the grain division manager.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in agriculture-related field and 2+ years in marketing or commodity trading, with willingness to work extended hours and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Ag Economics, Ag Marketing or Agri-Business or similar field.
• Two or more years of experience in marketing and/or commodity trading or equivalent.
• Ability to travel; driver’s license; willingness to work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist in grain merchandising and logistics for multiple locations.
• Develop and communicate grain-marketing programs and bids.
• Coordinate shipments and manage rail invoicing.
• Support management in pricing, storage, and safety programs.
• Build relationships with brokers, millers, truckers and staff.

Skills

Grain merchandising

Logistics coordination

Market analysis

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Ag Economics/Ag Marketing/Agri-Business

Job description

Total Grain Marketing, LLC in Illinois seeks a Grain Merchandiser to help manage merchandising, logistics and profitability across grain operations. You will assist in implementing marketing programs, coordinating shipments, and overseeing rail invoicing while supporting the grain division manager.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in agriculture-related field and 2+ years in marketing or commodity trading, with willingness to work extended hours and travel as needed.