Merchandiser (Grain and Feed Ingredients)

One Degree Ag; Hereford (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

One Degree Ag in Hereford, Texas is seeking a Merchandiser to manage grain merchandising and feed ingredient trading, sales execution, and position oversight in a high-volume livestock region.

The role requires strong commercial instincts, operational awareness, and the ability to coordinate shipments with facility teams while developing supplier relationships and monitoring market risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Agribusiness, Animal Science, Economics, or related field.
• Experience in feed ingredient trading or grain merchandising.
• Understanding of animal nutrition ingredients and basic commodity risk management.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Comfort with merchandising systems, spreadsheets, and contract workflows.
• High attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage grain & ingredient purchases and sales while maintaining accurate daily positions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, feed mills, livestock operations, and transportation partners.
• Support commercial leadership with pricing direction, exposure management, and market analysis.
• Identify new sourcing opportunities that improve supply coverage or value.
• Negotiate competitive purchase and sales - ensure proper contract documentation.
• Coordinate shipments with internal teams to ensure timely and efficient deliveries.
• Assist in reducing shrink, limiting demurrage, and improving freight and facility performance.
• Uphold credit standards and assist with customer account follow-up as needed.

Skills

Commercial instincts

Operational awareness

Logistics management

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Animal Science, Economics, or related field

Job description

Merchandiser (Grain and Feed Ingredients)

Type: Full Time

Location: Hereford, Texas, United States

Our client is hiring a Merchandiser (Grain & Feed Ingredients) to manage grain merchandising and feed ingredient trading, sales execution, and position oversight within a high-volume livestock region. This role requires strong commercial instincts, operational awareness, and the ability to manage logistics and work with facility teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage grain & ingredient purchases and sales while maintaining accurate daily positions
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, feed mills, livestock operations, and transportation partners
• Support commercial leadership with pricing direction, exposure management, and market analysis
• Identify new sourcing opportunities that improve supply coverage or value
• Negotiate competitive purchase and sales - ensure proper contract documentation
• Coordinate shipments with internal teams to ensure timely and efficient deliveries
• Assist in reducing shrink, limiting demurrage, and improving freight and facility performance
• Uphold credit standards and assist with customer account follow-up as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Animal Science, Economics, or a related field preferred
• Experience in feed ingredient trading or grain merchandising
• Understanding of animal nutrition ingredients and basic commodity risk management
• Effective communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Comfort with merchandising systems, spreadsheets, and contract workflows
• High attention to detail and a collaborative mindset