Senior Merchandiser

Ag Processing Inc a cooperative; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-funded pension plan

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, short- and long-term disability

HSA and flexible spending accounts

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) in Omaha seeks a Senior Merchandiser to merchandise soybeans and finished soybean products while managing supply chain positions and price risk. You will build and maintain relationships with producers, processors, and end-users, and collaborate with operations, logistics, risk management, and finance teams.

The role offers opportunities to deepen expertise in commodity merchandising, hedging strategies, and agricultural supply chain dynamics, with a focus on strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agribusiness, finance, economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in grain, oilseed, or agricultural commodity merchandising/trading.
• Strong negotiation and commercial decision-making skills.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and market interpretation abilities.
• Excellent relationship-building and customer communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a competitive, fast-moving trading environment.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise soybeans and soybean products through cash and basis trading activities.
• Negotiate purchase and sales contracts with suppliers and customers.
• Develop and maintain strong commercial relationships with producers, processors, and end-users.
• Manage supply chain positions, logistics coordination, and risk exposure.
• Monitor and interpret market conditions, fundamentals, and pricing signals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, logistics, risk management, and finance teams.
• Represent the company at industry and customer events.
• Travel to plant locations, customers, and industry meetings as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Market interpretation

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agribusiness, finance, economics, or related field

Job description

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is a farmer-owned agribusiness cooperative engaged in the procurement, processing, marketing, and transportation of oilseeds, grains, and related products worldwide. Since 1983, we have grown into one of the largest soybean processing cooperatives in the world, with a diversified portfolio spanning renewable fuels, refined vegetable oils, grain and ag products, and global operations. Our long-standing financial strength and cooperative values create a culture of stability, collaboration, and long-term career growth. AGP employees benefit from industry-leading retirement and insurance programs, meaningful work that supports agriculture, and opportunities to advance across our organization. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Merchandiser to join our Corporate Merchandising team in Omaha. In this role, you will merchandise soybeans and finished soybean products while managing supply chain positions and price risk. You will build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and end-users, negotiate transactions, and contribute to market strategy and trading decisions in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This position offers the opportunity to deepen expertise in commodity merchandising, hedging strategies, and agricultural supply chain dynamics while directly impacting business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Merchandise soybeans and soybean products through cash and/or basis trading activities
• Negotiate purchase and sales contracts with suppliers and customers
• Develop and maintain strong commercial relationships with producers, processors, and end-users
• Manage supply chain positions, logistics coordination, and risk exposure
• Monitor and interpret market conditions, fundamentals, and pricing signals
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, logistics, risk management, and finance teams
• Represent the company at industry and customer events
• Travel to plant locations, customers, and industry meetings as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agribusiness, finance, economics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in grain, oilseed, or agricultural commodity merchandising/trading
• Demonstrated negotiation and commercial decision-making skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and market interpretation ability
• Excellent relationship-building and customer communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a competitive, fast-moving trading environment
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and multitasking ability

Why Join Us

• 100% employer-funded pension plan
• 401(k) with company match (traditional and Roth options)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, short- and long-term disability coverage
• HSA and flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Generous paid time off
• Strong work/life balance and career development opportunities

Ag Processing Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer that participates in E-Verify. Thank you for your interest in a career with AGP!

AGP is a leading U.S. agribusiness with primary operations as a soybean processor/refiner producing and marketing soybean meal, refined soybean oil, and biodiesel. Founded over 40 years ago, AGP has grown in size, scope, and reputation — both in the U.S. and internationally. Today, AGP’s owners include local and regional cooperatives representing approximately 200,000 farmers throughout the U.S. As one of the largest soybean processing cooperatives in the world, AGP operates 10 soybean plants in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota, as well as four soybean oil refineries, and three biodiesel production facilities. In addition to commodity-based products, AGP produces and markets AminoPlus®, a high-performance soy bypass protein product for the dairy industry. AGP values its more than 1,100 employees by offering competitive pay and a benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer funded pension plan
• 401k retirement plan (Roth and Traditional options) with a company match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts
• Long term disability insurance & salary continuation
• Company paid life insurance
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Paid time off