Grain Origination & Merchandising Specialist

Bethanyswine; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Single Health Insurance

Family Health Coverage Available

Dental/Vision/Life/DisabilityInsurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pipestone is seeking a Commodity Merchandiser & Grain Originator to source grain, manage commodity transactions, and support movement of feed ingredients across our growing network. This position can be located in Independence or Hopkinton, IA; Brandon, SD; or Pipestone, MN.

Office-based role with up to 25% travel. You will develop relationships with producers, originate corn, manage contracts from pricing to execution, monitor markets, and coordinate logistics with transportation partners while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant industry experience considered.
• Minimum of two years experience in Merchandising or Grain Origination.
• Knowledge of grain and commodity markets.
• Strong analytical and relationship-building skills.
• Attention to detail and contract management experience.
• Passion for agriculture and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with grain producers and customers.
• Originate corn and support grain procurement efforts.
• Manage commodity contracts from pricing through execution.
• Monitor grain and ingredient markets to identify opportunities.
• Coordinate logistics and commodity movement with transportation partners.
• Support merchandising activities for corn, soybeans, DDGS, soybean meal, and more.

Skills

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in agricultural business/agribusiness

Job description

Pipestone is seeking a Commodity Merchandiser & Grain Originator to source grain, manage commodity transactions, and support movement of feed ingredients across our growing network. This position can be located in Independence or Hopkinton, IA; Brandon, SD; or Pipestone, MN.

Office-based role with up to 25% travel. You will develop relationships with producers, originate corn, manage contracts from pricing to execution, monitor markets, and coordinate logistics with transportation partners while