Grain Origination Pro | Grower Relations & Market Insights

The Wenger Group; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Promotional opportunities

Rewards and recognition programs

Robust onboarding and training program

Employee Discount Programs (Perks at “

Employee referral program

Encouraging and collaborative culture

Paid Time Off & holidays

Health benefits

Résumé du poste

The Wenger Group is seeking a Grain Merchandiser to lead bulk grain procurement across Wenger Feed Mills, focusing on price management, quality, and volume targets. You will build strategic producer relationships, execute risk management policies, and support the organization’s sourcing strategy.

You will collaborate with growers, monitor market trends, and ensure contract compliance while maintaining detailed records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; equivalent education and experience from a four-year program or technical school will be considered.
• 2-4 years of Commodity Trading/Merchandising/Origination/Purchasing experience with CBOT and/or related grain-marketing tools preferred.
• Strong customer-service orientation with excellent communication and listening skills.
• Solid presentation and negotiation skills, with sound decision-making abilities with the capacity to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to collect, read, interpret, and apply information from business publications, professional journals, technical documents, and governmental regulations/reports.
• Skilled in preparing reports, business correspondence, and procedural documentation, with the ability to present information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, customers and team. Support customers with various account issues.

Responsabilités

• Origin and procure grain from area producers into the Wenger Feed Mill system, focusing on price management, quality, volume targets, and sourcing objectives.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis; monitor producer trends, marketing strategies, crop conditions, and operational needs for the Nutrify Management Team.
• Adhere to Nutrify's grain contracting procedures and NGFA Rules when executing daily activities and maintain detailed records of trades and contracts.
• Communicate with producers through direct outreach and approved digital mediums while collaborating with the Nutrify Grain Team to support origination efforts.
• Develop and execute the Nutrify Grain Procurement Team's sourcing strategy, business plans, and marketing initiatives.
• Support company-wide sourcing, cost-reduction, and savings initiatives through strategic procurement activities.
• Participate in farm/mill visits to strengthen internal and external customer relationships.

Connaissances

Customer service

Communication

Negotiation

Decision making

Adaptability

Relationship building

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Outils

CBOT

Grain-marketing tools

Description du poste

The Wenger Group is seeking a Grain Merchandiser to lead bulk grain procurement across Wenger Feed Mills, focusing on price management, quality, and volume targets. You will build strategic producer relationships, execute risk management policies, and support the organization’s sourcing strategy.

You will collaborate with growers, monitor market trends, and ensure contract compliance while maintaining detailed records.