Senior Grain Merchant & Origination Leader

Kansas Ag Connection; Dodge City (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cargill in Dodge City, KS seeks a Senior Merchant to manage grain origination and trading for domestic customers, focusing on truck and rail trades for pet food customers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize margins and asset utilization.

The role requires building relationships with elevators, producers and processors, with a strong grasp of grain markets, futures, basis and freight logistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 4 years of related work experience
• Willingness to travel to visit elevators and customers

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with merchandising, origination, operations, logistics and finance teams to maximize asset utilization and earnings
• Originate, procure and sell grains to regional customers to reach target volumes and revenue
• Generate market, position and P&L reports based on data and reports
• Research and analyze freight opportunities to maximize margin
• Interact with customers, suppliers and colleagues to develop business solutions

Skills

Merchandising

Grains knowledge

Logistics planning

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Cargill in Dodge City, KS seeks a Senior Merchant to manage grain origination and trading for domestic customers, focusing on truck and rail trades for pet food customers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize margins and asset utilization.

The role requires building relationships with elevators, producers and processors, with a strong grasp of grain markets, futures, basis and freight logistics.