Grain Trader

gpac LLC.; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac LLC is seeking a Grain Trader to manage grain procurement, merchandising, and sales to maximize profitability while sustaining strong relationships with producers, elevators, and end users. The ideal candidate has a solid grasp of grain markets, futures, basis trading, and pricing, with the ability to identify opportunities, manage risk, and build long-term customer partnerships.

Key duties include buying and selling grain, developing merchandising strategies, analyzing market trends,

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.

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.

Skills

Grain merchandising

Futures contracts

Basis trading

Commodity pricing

Analytical skills

Timely decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ag Business/Ag Economics/Finance or related field

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.

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.