Grain Trader

gpac; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GPAC is assisting a client in locating a Grain Trader responsible for procuring, merchandising, and selling grain to maximize profitability while maintaining strong customer relationships. The role requires understanding of grain markets, pricing, and risk management, with a focus on exploiting trading opportunities and building lasting partnerships.

The ideal candidate will have a fundamental grasp of merchandising strategies, basis trading, and futures positions, along with solid analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 1+ years experience in grain merchandising or commodity trading preferred.
• Understanding of grain markets, futures contracts, basis trading, and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Buy, sell, and merchandise grain to optimize margins.
• Develop and execute merchandising strategies to maximize profitability.
• Analyse market trends to identify trading opportunities and manage risk.
• Negotiate grain purchase and sales contracts with producers and end users.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability through basis trading, futures, and spreads.
• Provide timely market information and support grain sales and procurement activities.
• Maintain accurate market data, position reports, and merchandising records.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting related to grain merchandising.

Skills

Grain merchandising

Commodity pricing

Futures contracts

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ag Business/Ag Economics/Finance

Job description

gpac is currently assisting a client in their search for a Grain Trader who will be responsible for managing grain procurement, merchandising, and sales activities to maximize profitability while maintaining strong relationships with customers.i

The ideal candidate will have a fundamental understanding of grain markets, commodity pricing, and merchandising strategies, along with the ability to identify market opportunities, manage risk, and build long term relationships.

Grain Trader Responsibilities

• Buy, sell, and merchandise grain
• Develop and execute merchandising strategies to maximize margins
• Analyse market trends and industry developments to identify trading opportunities
• Negotiate grain purchase and sales contracts with producers, elevators, processors, and end users
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability through basis trading, futures positions, and spreads
• Provide timely market information and customer service to support grain sales and procurement activities
• Maintain accurate market data, position reports, and merchandising records
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting related to grain merchandising activities

Grain Trader Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Ag Business, Ag Economics, Finance, or related field
• 1+ years experience in grain merchandising or commodity trading
• Understanding of grain markets, futures contracts, basis trading, and commodity pricing
• Experience negotiating grain purchase and sales contracts
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Ability to make timely decisions

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.