Grain Merchandiser & Origination Leader

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

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.