Merchant - Commodities

Viserion Grain

$110K — $125K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business, Finance, or General Business.
  • Track record of success in sourcing and trading within the commodity sector.
  • Established network of industry contacts in grains and commodities.
  • In-depth knowledge of accounting, market valuation, pricing, and margins.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Manage logistics for transload and mill facilities.
  • Ensure timely deliveries of products to customers.
  • Oversee risk positions for various commodities like cottonseed and rice by-products.
  • Engage in discussions across business units to align on supply chain and pricing.
  • Identify and seize profit opportunities in the market.
  • Build and nurture relationships within the industry and organization.
  • Ensure supply chain documentation and commodity quality meet standards.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-departmental interaction.
  • Opportunity to engage in profit-driven market strategies.
  • Access to a strong network within the commodity industry.
  • Participation in decision-making processes related to logistics and supply chain.
  • Involvement in budgeting and forecasting initiatives.
Full Job Description
Overview

This position is responsible for managing and developing the company's positions for commodities in the CA local market(s) in addition to supporting and facilitating commercial origination and trading activities across the organization.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Manage inbound and outbound logistics for transload and mill facilities.
  • Ensure timely product deliveries to customers.
  • Manage risk positions for respective commodities including but not limited to cottonseed, cottonseed hulls, gin trash, rice bran, rice hulls, and cottonseed meal.
  • Participate in daily dialogue across Viserion business units to coordinate supply chain, pricing and logistics
  • Identify and capitalize on market opportunities for profit.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships within organizational and industry networks
  • Collaborate closely with the supply chain to ensure internal documentation and contracts are in order and executed as contracted while ensuring commodities meet needed quality specifications.
  • Monitoring market trends to capitalize on trading opportunities.
  • Participate in weekly merchandising and logistics meetings.
  • Update daily/weekly/monthly values for Mark to Market P&L estimates.
  • Create yearly budgets
  • Maintain and manage Monthly P&L's
  • Update commodity forecasts each month.


Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability necessary to perform this job successfully:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business, General Business, Finance required.
  • Proven track record of originating/trading in the grains and commodity industry.
  • Strong existing network of relevant contacts in the grains and commodity industry.
  • Expert knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, market values, pricing and margin factors.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven ability to learn, prioritize, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to collaborate with coworkers effectively.


Physical Requirments

  • Frequently required to: sit for prolonged periods of time, reach for/manipulate standard office equipment, communicate with various staff and/or reach for and manipulate objects.


Compensation Min

USD $110,000.00/Yr.

Compensation Max

USD $125,000.00/Yr.

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