Trader/Merchandiser

J.D. Heiskell & co.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Amarillo is seeking a Merchandiser/Trader to profitably trade assigned commodities within defined geographical territory. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Ag Business or related fields and 2-4 years of commodity trading experience. Key responsibilities include leading safety initiatives, maximizing trade profits, and maintaining strong customer relationships, all while adhering to company policies and trading regulations.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of commodity trading experience preferred.
• Positive attitude and ability to motivate staff and customers.
• Understanding of commodity markets, futures, and cash markets.
• Ability to manage customer relationships professionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and best practices throughout the organization.
• Maximize trade in assigned commodity in order to produce superior profits.
• Maintain knowledge of market factors affecting prices.
• Communicate market information to other traders and management.
• Oversee support staff and ensure proper execution of contracts.

Skills

Commodity trading

Market analysis

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Ag Business, Economics, Finance

Job description

Company Overview

At JDH and each of our subsidiaries, we know that agriculture is about more than moving commodities—it’s about connecting people and building relationships that matter. Founded in 1886 and proudly family-owned for five generations, our deep roots in the industry enable us to manage grains, co-products, animal feed, and feed ingredients effectively. With an extensive transportation network, we connect supply and demand across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Asia. We are committed to delivering reliability, value, and innovation, while providing a supportive and safe workplace where our team can thrive and grow.

Job Summary

A fully trained Merchandiser/Trader will be able to profitably trade assigned commodities within defined geographical territory. The incumbent must accomplish this while following company policies and procedures, developing and maintaining strong customer and supplier relationships, and managing their profit center in an efficient and professional manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and help foster safety culture and best practices throughout the organization.
• Maximize trade in his/her commodity within an assigned territory in order to produce superior profits for JDH.
• Maintain knowledge of market factors that produce price movements.
• Communicate important market information and activity to other traders and management.
• Maintain a working knowledge of trading rules and regulations to be followed without exception.
• Successfully operate within the policies, procedures, and position limits established by management, and accurately report all positions and trading results through the established mechanisms.
• Arrange for cost effective and efficient transportation of commodities.
• Maintain JDH's reputation through careful and honest handling of customer/supplier relations.
• Supervise the support staff and insure proper execution of all contracts.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, opportunistic curiosity and contributes to creating an environment where people want to work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Ag Business, Economics, Finance, or other related area.
• 2-4 years commodity trading experience preferred.
• The candidate must have a positive attitude and ability to motivate staff and customers.
• Proven ability to understand commodity markets in general, futures and cash markets.
• Proven ability to understand grain flows, freight markets, and market opportunities.
• Proven ability to professionally manage customer relationships.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, use of computer, communication via telephone
• Ability to navigate an office environment.
• Regular and predictable attendance in office or site location.
• Job may require occasional travel within the United States.