Senior Grain Merchant: Cross-Country Trader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans starting day one

Annual incentive opportunities

401k with company match

12 paid holidays

Vacation, sick and wellbeing time

Job summary

The Scoular Company in Overland Park, KS seeks a Senior Merchant to interpret markets, formulate opinions, manage risk, and drive revenue. You will mentor Merchants, build supplier and customer relationships, and lead cross-country trade activities with the midwest region.

You will develop market insights, manage logistics execution, and contribute to P&L planning while coaching a growing team of Merchants and Assistants in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years merchandising experience.
• Proven critical thinking and ability to drive strategy.
• Demonstrated customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Aptitude in accounting and financial practices.

Responsibilities

• Interpret market trends and form opinions to guide trades and risk/reward positioning.
• Lead execution logistics planning and strategy for truck/rail operations.
• Build and maintain extensive customer relationships with buyers, sellers, origin elevators and end users.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L planning and manage daily position reports.
• Coach Merchants and Merchandiser Assistants to drive team performance.

Skills

Merchandising

Market analysis

Customer relationship

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

The Scoular Company in Overland Park, KS seeks a Senior Merchant to interpret markets, formulate opinions, manage risk, and drive revenue. You will mentor Merchants, build supplier and customer relationships, and lead cross-country trade activities with the midwest region.

You will develop market insights, manage logistics execution, and contribute to P&L planning while coaching a growing team of Merchants and Assistants in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.