Grain Origination & Trading Lead

Illinois Ag; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plans

Retirement contribution

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

Bunge is seeking a Commercial Manager in Griggsville, IL to oversee grain origination, trading activities, and business development for the location. You will lead merchandisers, partner with Operations Managers, and drive growth through strategic planning and customer engagement.

The role requires 3–5 years in grain origination or trading with leadership experience, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree MBA in Marketing, Finance, Ag Business, Ag Economics or Economics is preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in grain origination, commodity trading, or related roles with leadership experience.
• Aggressive, self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent communications, computer and public relations skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; experience with P&L management.
• Strong problem solving and conceptual thinking capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage grain origination and trading activities at the location.
• Execute commercial strategies to meet regional goals for volume, margin, and profitability.
• Manage facility financials, including budgeting, forecasting, new trades, etc.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and risk mitigation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of merchandisers, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, emphasizing accountability and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and identify development opportunities for team members.
• Coordinate with location Operations Manager to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable operation of grain facilities.
• Collaborate on capacity planning, logistics, and inventory management to meet customer and market demands.
• Support the implementation of safety programs and ensure adherence to regulatory and company standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, producers, and industry partners.
• Negotiate contracts, develop tailored solutions, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand market presence and increase market share.

Skills

Grain origination

Commodity trading

Leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

P&L management

Strategic planning

Customer engagement

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or MBA in Marketing, Finance, Ag Business, Ag Economics or Economics

Job description

Bunge is seeking a Commercial Manager in Griggsville, IL to oversee grain origination, trading activities, and business development for the location. You will lead merchandisers, partner with Operations Managers, and drive growth through strategic planning and customer engagement.

The role requires 3–5 years in grain origination or trading with leadership experience, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.