Strategic Commodity Merchandiser - Cottonseed & Oils

A Hiring Company; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Plainsman Company, LLC is seeking a Commodity Merchandiser to manage procurement, merchandising, marketing, and logistics for canola and cottonseed-derived products. Located in Lubbock, TX, this full-time role focuses on maximizing margins, maintaining raw material supplies, and developing strong relationships with cotton gins, producers, customers, brokers, and transport providers.

The ideal candidate will build relationships, analyze markets, solve problems, and create value for suppliers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in grain merchandising or commodity trading is preferred but not required.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Analytical thinker with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and business software.
• Willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Originates cottonseed and other commodities from growers and suppliers.
• Markets cottonseed oil, meal, hulls to domestic/export customers.
• Builds long-term supplier and customer relationships.
• Negotiates contracts while managing risk and profitability.
• Monitors markets, freight, and industry trends.
• Coordinates contract execution with logistics and accounting.
• Provides market intelligence and pricing guidance to management.
• Represents Plainsman professionally in the industry.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Communication

Analytical thinking

Excel

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business, Finance, or related field

Job description

Plainsman Company, LLC is seeking a Commodity Merchandiser to manage procurement, merchandising, marketing, and logistics for canola and cottonseed-derived products. Located in Lubbock, TX, this full-time role focuses on maximizing margins, maintaining raw material supplies, and developing strong relationships with cotton gins, producers, customers, brokers, and transport providers.

The ideal candidate will build relationships, analyze markets, solve problems, and create value for suppliers and