Senior Grain Merchant: Cross-Country Logistics & Arbitrage

Kansas Ag Connection; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Scoular is seeking a Senior Merchant for Cross Country Grain to lead execution logistics planning and strategic execution. You will manage freight relationships, negotiate freight contracts, and arbitrage positions to optimize outcomes while ensuring compliance with SOPs and strong customer service standards.

You will recruit customers, develop market relationships, and provide accurate market information. Expect day-to-day problem solving in a fast-paced environment and leadership that advances

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

• Lead execution logistics planning and strategy. Includes fundamental knowledge of truck/rail execution and commodity arbitrage.
• Manage relationships with the freight providers.
• Negotiate freight contracts.
• Arbitrage the position for optimal execution.
• Problem solve in midst of execution and day to day execution issues.
• Recruit customers and business that support the business unit's business strategy.
• Develop and maintain the extensive and varied business relationships in the marketplace.
• Provide customers with accurate market information and answers to questions about their business transactions, such as settlements.
• Build effective, on-going interaction with both current and potential customers.
• Act as a front line negotiator for handling trading conflicts.
• Responsible for customer experience to ensure Scoular delivers a favorable customer experience (supplier, end user, carrier).

Skills

Merchandising

Negotiation

Customer relationship building

Problem solving

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Education

College degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Scoular is seeking a Senior Merchant for Cross Country Grain to lead execution logistics planning and strategic execution. You will manage freight relationships, negotiate freight contracts, and arbitrage positions to optimize outcomes while ensuring compliance with SOPs and strong customer service standards.

You will recruit customers, develop market relationships, and provide accurate market information. Expect day-to-day problem solving in a fast-paced environment and leadership that advances