Grain Trader: Market Insights & Merchandising

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 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