Merchandiser (Grain & Feed Ingredients)

One Degree Agriculture; Hereford (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agriculture firm in Hereford, TX is hiring a Merchandiser (Grain & Feed Ingredients) to oversee grain merchandising, feed ingredient trading, and sales execution. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, experience in the industry, and strong communication and negotiation abilities. This position offers a full-time opportunity in a high-volume livestock region.

Qualifications

• Experience in feed ingredient trading or grain merchandising.
• Understanding of animal nutrition ingredients and commodity risk management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

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 and market analysis.

Skills

Commercial instincts

Operational awareness

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Education

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

Job description

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
• Ability to work on‑site in Hereford, TX

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Farming and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Location: Hereford, TX.