Grain Merchandiser - Gold Star FS - Cambridge IL
Grain Merchandiser - Gold Star FS - Cambridge IL
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Job Description
The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energyrelated products. Its the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth our communities and businesses perform together sustainably.FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company their owners and their customers while enacting to help the environment and greater good.
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT
Responsible for implementing and providing leadership to the grain merchandising program.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Develops and implements grain merchandising programs including sales and hedging contracts margins bids and open grain positions
Establishes and communicates storage and drying rates and basic contracts
Determines daily bids selects best bids and monitors competitive bids
Assists with the development and implementation of grain origination marketing plans
Communicates and coordinates with elevator managers to ensure adequate quantity and quality of inventories to meet merchandising goals
Maintains consolidated daily position and other grain related records
Ensures regulatory compliance
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs all other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Normally requires a college degree preferably in Ag Economics Ag Marketing or AgriBusiness or the equivalent thereof and 3 or more years of experience in agricultural marketing and the ability to provide grain merchandising leadership project management negotiation problemsolving and planning skills
Normally requires a Series III National Commodity Futures Certification or qualified for same within 3 months of assuming the position and prefers knowledge of cooperative philosophies and principles
Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge collaboration communication customer focus decision making and skill development
Must have and maintain a valid drivers license and clean driving record
Must have the ability to travel independently and overnight when necessary
Must be willing to work extended hours beyond those considered normal
Occasionally lift 2150 lbs
Occasionally performs work in extreme weather conditions (hot cold wet etc.
Occasionally performs duties around noisy conditions
Working conditions may include dust fumes chemicals and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
FS. Bringing You Whats Next.We are an equal opportunity employer including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and jobrelated background check motor vehicle report and/or reference check as applicable and permissible by law.
Employment Type
Full Time
