Merchant - Commodities

Viserion Grain, LLC; Goshen, Northern (IN, KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Viserion Grain, LLC is seeking a senior commodities professional to manage and develop the company’s positions in CA local markets while supporting origination and trading across the organization.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics or related fields, a proven grains trading track record, and a strong network. You will oversee risk management, budgeting and monthly P&L, with a focus on timely logistics and profit opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture/business/finance as required.
• Proven track record of originating/trading in grains and commodities.
• Strong network of contacts in grains and commodities industry.
• Expert in accounting principles, market values, pricing and margins.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to learn, prioritise and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound/outbound logistics for transload and mill facilities.
• Ensure timely product deliveries to customers.
• Manage risk positions for cottonseed, rice bran, hulls and related commodities.
• Coordinate daily with business units on supply chain, pricing and logistics.
• Identify market opportunities to drive profit.
• Cultivate relationships within internal and external networks.
• Collaborate with supply chain to ensure contracts meet specs.
• Monitor market trends to capitalize on trading opportunities.
• Participate in weekly merchandising and logistics meetings.
• Update daily/weekly/monthly Mark to Market P&L estimates.
• Create yearly budgets and maintain Monthly P&L.
• Update commodity forecasts each month.

Skills

Grains trading

Market analysis

Networking

Financial analysis

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics / Agricultural Business / General Business / Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for managing and developing the company’s positions for commodities in the CA local market(s) in addition to supporting and facilitating commercial origination and trading activities across the organization.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage inbound and outbound logistics for transload and mill facilities.
• Ensure timely product deliveries to customers.
• Manage risk positions for respective commodities including but not limited to cottonseed, cottonseed hulls, gin trash, rice bran, rice hulls, and cottonseed meal.
• Participate in daily dialogue across Viserion business units to coordinate supply chain, pricing and logistics
• Identify and capitalize on market opportunities for profit.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships within organizational and industry networks
• Collaborate closely with the supply chain to ensure internal documentation and contracts are in order and executed as contracted while ensuring commodities meet needed quality specifications.
• Monitoring market trends to capitalize on trading opportunities.
• Participate in weekly merchandising and logistics meetings.
• Update daily/weekly/monthly values for Mark to Market P&L estimates.
• Create yearly budgets
• Maintain and manage Monthly P&L’s
• Update commodity forecasts each month.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability necessary to perform this job successfully:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business, General Business, Finance required.
• Proven track record of originating/trading in the grains and commodity industry.
• Strong existing network of relevant contacts in the grains and commodity industry.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, market values, pricing and margin factors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to learn, prioritize, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate with coworkers effectively.

Physical Requirments

• Frequently required to: sit for prolonged periods of time, reach for/manipulate standard office equipment, communicate with various staff and/or reach for and manipulate objects.

Compensation Min

USD $110,000.00/Yr.

Compensation Max

USD $125,000.00/Yr.