Grain Origination & Merchandising Specialist - IA

Gold-Eagle Cooperative; Eagle Grove (IA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life

Short- and long-term disability

$500 clothing allowance

Medical/child care flexible spending

401(k) with company match

Pension plan strictly funded by the에m

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Gold-Eagle Cooperative in Eagle Grove, IA seeks a full-time Commodity Merchandiser - Grain Originator to drive grain origination, manage sourcing, and support hedging strategies. You will connect farmers to markets, oversee movement, and monitor futures markets to optimize profitability.

Key responsibilities include ensuring accurate trades, visiting customers, and collaborating on strategic planning within a growth-focused team. DOE-friendly compensation and strong benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics, agricultural economics, finance, business administration, or other business discipline.
• Working knowledge of futures markets, hedging, and arbitrage.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong quantitative skills, including basic knowledge of statistics.
• Ability to organize multiple responsibilities and multitask.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Source corn and beans and oversee grain movement.
• Assist with hedging strategies and ensure timely, accurate trades.
• Monitor CBOT and NGFA developments to inform pricing and strategy.
• Contribute to strategic planning and growth initiatives.
• Share market insights and visit customers to build relationships.

Skills

Futures markets

Hedging

Arbitrage

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics/agricultural economics/finance/business

Job description

Gold-Eagle Cooperative in Eagle Grove, IA seeks a full-time Commodity Merchandiser - Grain Originator to drive grain origination, manage sourcing, and support hedging strategies. You will connect farmers to markets, oversee movement, and monitor futures markets to optimize profitability.

Key responsibilities include ensuring accurate trades, visiting customers, and collaborating on strategic planning within a growth-focused team. DOE-friendly compensation and strong benefits accompany this role.