GRAIN MERCHANDISING MANAGER bei Kent Worldwide

Ready to join a diversified, family-owned US Best Managed Company? As we continue to proudly invest in future generations of innovators KENT Worldwide™ is looking for a Grain Merchandising Manager to join our team in Plainville, Indiana! This critical role will conduct commercial, and trading activities associated with grain origination including a large presence of identity preserved non-gmo grain. In addition, this role will be responsible for grain origination, executing hedging activities, as well as oversee the merchandising profit and loss of KENT Grain elevator. 

• This role is designed and intended to be performed in Plainville, IN.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• There is one merchandiser that will report to this position.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Trade commodities and other products at terms that contribute to maximizing company profits
• Manage cash grain, exchange for physical, and hedge execution.
• Order processing for risk position
• Perform low-cost analysis scenarios
• Initiate and/or respond to customer inquiries regarding grade reporting, accounting, bids, hours, contract status, etc., in a manner that exceed the customer’s expectations
• Maintain relationships with elevators, farmers, feed mills, meeting and exceeding customer goals, objectives and expectations
• Facilitate communications and exchange of business information between plants
• Assist in evaluating and communicating changing crop and market condition to appropriate managers in a timely and accurate manner
• Assist in the maintenance of U.S. production and supply and demand analysis for corn
• Administer guidance and open communication with appropriate accounting staff
• Work closely with operations teams to receive quality grain and maintain grain quality within our facilities
• Identify market opportunities and present to plant management to maximize profitability
• Provide market intelligence to sales and operations to ensure optimal efficiencies within our facilities
• Maintain grain warehouse license and administer tasks required to uphold it for the state

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business, General Business, Finance or related field
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in business economics, ag-business, and/or commodity trading with demonstrated analytical aptitude
• Demonstrated ability working with computer software, including MS Office Suite
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with computer software, MS Office, Power BI
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, market values, pricing and margin factors is highly preferred
• Sales knowledge is a plus
• Negotiation skills
• Working knowledge of cash commodity trading and Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) experience is desirable

TRAVEL:

• Up to 10%