Senior Commodity Trader, Cross-Country Trucks (Midwest)

Scoular Co.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (begin day 1)

Incentive opportunities

401k match

Paid holidays

Vacation & wellbeing time

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Scoular Co. is seeking a Senior Merchant in Overland Park, KS, to interpret markets, form market opinions, and take risk/reward positions for the company.

You will build deep customer relationships with buyers and sellers, including origin elevators and end users, while mentoring other Merchants on the team. You will lead market analytics, logistics/execution, and P&L planning, working with a cross-country truck trade team across Kansas and the Midwest.

Qualifications

• 4+ years merchandising experience.
• College degree in business related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven critical thinking skills and ability to drive strategy forward.
• Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills and relationship building capability.
• Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated aptitude in accounting and financial practices and procedures.
• Highly skilled in problem solving techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assess market trends and lead trade decisions to generate revenue for the unit.
• Lead execution logistics planning and strategy, including truck/rail execution and arbitrage.
• Develop and maintain extensive customer relationships with buyers, sellers, end users, and carriers.
• Assist Trade Unit Manager with monthly/quarterly/annual P&L estimates and reports.
• Coach Merchants and Assistants, fostering collaboration within the division and company.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Critical thinking

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Accounting practices

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Scoular Co. is seeking a Senior Merchant in Overland Park, KS, to interpret markets, form market opinions, and take risk/reward positions for the company.

You will build deep customer relationships with buyers and sellers, including origin elevators and end users, while mentoring other Merchants on the team. You will lead market analytics, logistics/execution, and P&L planning, working with a cross-country truck trade team across Kansas and the Midwest.