Grain Merchandiser

Grain Merchandiser

Job Description

The Grain Merchandiser will help position The DeLong Company's assets to make the greatest long-term return. Communicate with other grain divisions to assist and complement each other when marketing grain. Monitor any risk associated with the futures market, freight, quality, and basis. Buy and market grain from the producer, trying to benefit the producer as well as the buyer. Develop working relationships with the producer to extend business to future years.

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt

Pay: Starting at $60,000 based on

experience

Location: Waterman, IL

SHIFT: Days

Benefits

The DeLong Co., Inc. offers affordable Medical, Free Dental, Vision, Rx, pet insurance and Life insurance coverage.

401k with matching, FSA and Dependent Care Accounts

Short Term Disability, Voluntary Life and Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Essential Functions And

Responsibilities

Monitor Grades on inbound and outbound grain, along with market to receive the largest profit from that quality.

Strong Personal

skills with customer and end users providing service and dedication.

Manage risk associated with futures transactions, being hedged properly along with rolling ownership.

Find and expand new markets.

Communicate with other merchandisers, logistics, accounting, facility staff and customers.

Use cash bids, HTA's, basis contracts or marketing programs to accommodate customer needs.

Provide follow up with producer and consistent communication.

Ability To Cold Call Customers

Validate payments, settlements, freight invoices and grades.

All Other

duties assigned by management.

Preferred

Qualifications And

Experience

Bachelor's Degree

1-3 years of Computer Knowledge

1-3 year of Grain

Experience

Negotiation

Skills

Understanding Of Logistics

Strong Customer Relations

Key Attributes

Ability to manage confidential information.

Energetic and self-driven professional, with a high degree of customer focus.

Excellent Communication

skills, both internally and externally.

Excellent ability to manage numbers.

Detail orientated and very organized.

Good Team Player

Eoe Statement

The DeLong Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (

EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law

requirements, The DeLong Co., Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every

location in which the company has facilities.