Senior Eastern Rail Merchant
Senior Eastern Rail Merchant
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Job Description:
Position Summary
This position is responsible for customer account management and coordinating and executing trading activities for assigned commodities.
Key Responsibilities
Develop implement manage and execute strategic sales plans for assigned commodities
Manage the buying and selling activities of assigned commodities
Determine supply and demand survey market conditions and analyze other economic forces in order to establish position in the market
Initiate negotiate and agree on terms of commodity purchase/sale contracts such as price quality quantity transportation timing and payment
Arrange efficient transportation of commodities both by truck and rail
Ensure thorough and accurate follow-up execution and closure to all contracts resolving disputes or performance issues as they arise
Research and identify new customers and/or suppliers as well as develop and maintain regular communication to build and grow current customer relationships
Identify process improvement opportunities within the business
Analyze commodity markets to identify trading opportunities
What is expected of you and others at this level
In-depth knowledge and experience
Uses existing solutions to resolve complex issues
Works independently; receives minimal guidance
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Represents the level at which career may stabilize for many years or even until retirement
Education & Experience
Bachelors Degree required Masters Degree preferred preferably in Agriculture Business Finance Economics or related major
3-5 years relevant experience required (5-10 years preferred) in commodity merchandising originations or trading
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
Physical Requirements and Working Environment
Prolonged period of sitting at a desk and working at a computer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols policies procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons Statement of Principles.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
