Commodities Merchandiser

Job Summary:

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess supply base and negotiate best cost structure, as well as ensure proper inventory levels and products are purchased within specifications
  
• Manage the execution of hedging orders and risk compliance
  
• Address supplier pricing and/or delivery issues; advising management of market conditions and supply base activity which present risk or elevate to management s attention
  
• Review spend for best cost commodities, ingredients and cost savings opportunities
  
• Identify and develop a reliable and effective base of qualified suppliers
  
• Plan and manage delivery schedules in conjunction with operations personnel
  
• Collaborate with internal feed formulators and plant managers to provide lowest cost options for all feeds, feed ingredients and feed products
  
• Maintain updated purchasing records/data and pricing in the system
  
• Handle and monitor claims to suppliers and vendors for defectives, shortage, contaminated or out of spec products
  
• Balance our futures position and account for daily futures trading
  
• Source, select and negotiate best purchase package for quality, price, terms, deliveries
  

Requirements

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Business, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
  

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 or more years of experience in a similar role or equivalent discipline
  
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Access Word and PowerPoint)
  
• Experience working with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced, autonomous environment
  
• Excellent decision-making, people management, negotiation and problem-solving skills
  
• Must be a team player, and understand the impact to others on complex business needs
  
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
  

Benefits

Company benefits begin on the first day of employment