Grain Originator

The Arthur Companies has an exciting opportunity on our go-to-market team. We are looking for a Grain Originator to work with producers in the Ayr ND area. You will work extensively with producers in procuring grain and setting up marketing programs. You must be able to make decisions and work independently be detail oriented with excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With assistance procure Arthur products from producers and elevators based on overall strategy
• Make professional contact with elevators and farmer producers and serve as the face of Arthur to customers update them on market trends current quotes and agriculture business overall
• Work to grow the business with new customers and in new regions
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key accounts
• Gain knowledge and insights into customers goals to target procurement tactics
• Report hedges purchasing/sale of contracts quickly and accurately
• Communicate bid changes and closing bids to customers
• Respond to customer complaints questions and requests in a timely manner
• Interpret industry reports and understand changes and trends
• Plan develop and implement simple purchasing strategies and tactics in accordance with Arthur policies and guidelines
• Gather information regarding market players and communicate to appropriate stakeholders
• Collaborate internally (i.e. merchandisers and accountants) to exchange information as needed
• Manage customer shipments in conjunction with Arthur capacity
• Execute logistics strategy around the physical movement of goods and book truck rates on FOB purchases
• Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelors degree in relative field of study
• Maintain a valid drivers license and commercial insurability
• Excellent knowledge of the market in relation to the product investment pricing trends and demand
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Proven success in managing long-term customer relationships
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Primarily works in an office environment
• Exposed to moderate noise levels

PHYSICAL ABILITIES: commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Regularly sitting talking and hearing
• Regularly reaching with hands and arms
• The ability to identify and distinguish colors is necessary including the ability to see at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more to accomplish the essential duties
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 30 pounds
• The ability to focus and pay attention to current situation/duties is required
• Other duties as assigned

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The Arthur Companies is a diversified agricultural business that includes grain agronomy services birdseed and a fertilizer company. There is a proud tradition of customer service excellence in all that we do that dates back to 1906. We are privately owned and operated putting business decisions close to our team. Please visit our website () for additional information.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is not a complete description of responsibility but reflects the general qualifications duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. Arthur Companies reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant. Arthur Companies is an at-will employer which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time with or without notice and with or without cause. We are an equal opportunity employer.