Senior Merchandiser (Grain and Feed Ingredients)

One Degree Ag; Amarillo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

One Degree Ag, based in Amarillo, TX, is seeking a Senior Merchandiser (Grain & Feed Ingredients) to manage grain merchandising and feed ingredient trading, sales execution, and position oversight within the region. This role requires strong commercial instincts, operational awareness, and the ability to coordinate logistics and work with facility teams.

The candidate will help optimize value through market analysis and relationship building.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Animal Science, Economics, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in feed ingredient trading or grain merchandising.
• Understanding of animal nutrition ingredients and basic commodity risk management.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Comfort with merchandising systems, spreadsheets, and contract workflows.
• High attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage grain & ingredient purchases and sales while maintaining accurate daily positions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, feed mills, livestock operations, and transportation partners.
• Support commercial leadership with pricing direction, exposure management, and market analysis.
• Identify new sourcing opportunities that improve supply coverage or value.
• Negotiate competitive purchase and sales - ensure proper contract documentation.
• Coordinate shipments with internal teams to ensure timely and efficient deliveries.
• Assist in reducing shrink, limiting demurrage, and improving freight and facility performance.
• Uphold credit standards and assist with customer account follow-up as needed.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agribusiness

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Contract management systems

Job description

Senior Merchandiser (Grain and Feed Ingredients)

Type: Full Time

Location: Amarillo, Texas, United States

Our client is hiring a Senior Merchandiser (Grain & Feed Ingredients) to manage grain merchandising and feed ingredient trading, sales execution, and position oversight within the region. This role requires strong commercial instincts, operational awareness, and the ability to manage logistics and work with facility teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage grain & ingredient purchases and sales while maintaining accurate daily positions
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, feed mills, livestock operations, and transportation partners
• Support commercial leadership with pricing direction, exposure management, and market analysis
• Identify new sourcing opportunities that improve supply coverage or value
• Negotiate competitive purchase and sales - ensure proper contract documentation
• Coordinate shipments with internal teams to ensure timely and efficient deliveries
• Assist in reducing shrink, limiting demurrage, and improving freight and facility performance
• Uphold credit standards and assist with customer account follow-up as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Animal Science, Economics, or a related field preferred
• Experience in feed ingredient trading or grain merchandising
• Understanding of animal nutrition ingredients and basic commodity risk management
• Effective communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Comfort with merchandising systems, spreadsheets, and contract workflows
• High attention to detail and a collaborative mindset