Grains Trader
Job Location:
Overland Park, KS - USA
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Job Summary
Our business spans the full value chain which means the work we do directly supports farmers customers and communities every day. Whether its helping producers succeed delivering essential products or advancing more sustainable energy solutions our impact is both local and global.
What truly sets us apart is how we work together. We are a performance-driven people-powered organization where employees are owners sharing in our success and helping shape our future. We invest in our team through development opportunities meaningful career paths and a culture that encourages growth collaboration and continuous improvement.
At the core of everything we do is our Statement of Principles. We are committed to providing extraordinary service to our customers helping our employees improve supporting our communities and increasing the value of the company for our shareholders.
As a North American leader in agribusiness and renewable fuels The Andersons operates in a unique space bringing together agriculture energy and global markets. From the farm to customers around the world we help move food feed and fuel where its needed most.
Our business spans the full value chain which means the work we do directly supports farmers customers and communities every day. Whether its helping producers succeed delivering essential products or advancing more sustainable energy solutions our impact is both local and global.
What truly sets us apart is how we work together. We are a performance-driven people-powered organization where employees are owners sharing in our success and helping shape our future. We invest in our team through development opportunities meaningful career paths and a culture that encourages growth collaboration and continuous improvement.
At the core of everything we do is our Statement of Principles. We are committed to providing extraordinary service to our customers helping our employees improve supporting our communities and increasing the value of the company for our shareholders.
Position Summary
The Grains Trader is responsible for managing and growing a hard red winter wheat (HRW) trading portfolio with a focus on merchandising market analysis and trade execution. This role develops and executes trading strategies across cash and futures markets manages grain procurement and sales activity and optimizes rail and truck logistics to maximize value. Success in this position requires strong commercial instincts a deep understanding of grain market fundamentals and the ability to identify opportunities across domestic and export channels including the Port of Houston.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the merchandising and trading of HRW with additional involvement in sorghum soybeans and other grain commodities as needed
Develop and execute trading strategies by leveraging futures positions against cash markets and managing spread exposure
Analyze supply and demand fundamentals market trends basis movements and macroeconomic factors to identify trading opportunities
Originate negotiate and execute grain purchase and sales contracts including pricing quality volume freight and delivery terms
Coordinate commodity movement through rail (primarily Union Pacific and BNSF) and truck logistics to ensure efficient execution
Support domestic and export trading activities including grain marketed through the Port of Houston
Build and maintain strong relationships with producers customers freight providers and other market participants
Monitor positions exposures and market risk while delivering profitable trading performance
Ensure accurate execution documentation and settlement of all transactions
What is Expected of You and Others at This Level
Intermediate knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
Solves a range of straightforward problems
Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures
Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level
Collaborates - Builds partnerships and works cooperatively with others to achieve shared objectives
Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
Being Resilient - Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
Customer Focus - Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer centric solutions
Values Differences - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
Optimizes Work Processes - Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement
Instills Trust - Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree required (or equivalent experience) preferably in Agriculture Agribusiness Business Finance Economics or a related field
3-5 years of commodity merchandising grain trading or origination experience required; 510 years preferred for senior-level consideration
Experience trading grain commodities particularly HRW wheat strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience managing futures positions against a cash grain book and utilizing hedging strategies
Rail merchandising and logistics experience required; export and FOB trading experience preferred
Strong analytical negotiation and relationship management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and commodity trading systems
Physical Requirements and Working Environment
Prolonged period of sitting at a desk and working at a computer
This job description is intended to give you a general understanding of the role and the type of work involved but it may not include every responsibility or requirement. Employment with The Andersons Inc. is at will which means both you and the Company can end the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice consistent with applicable law nothing in this description should be viewed as a contract.
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Disclaimer:
The Andersons Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and consider candidates without regard to any status protected by law including race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or disability.
We also prioritize a safe and healthy workplace. The Company maintains a drug-free work environment and may require drug alcohol and/or medical testing depending on the role.
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About Company
The Andersons is an essential agribusiness with diverse interests in the commodity merchandising, renewables, and nutrient & industrial sectors. Through our deep relationships with growers and streamlined management of complex storage and logistics systems, we are providing food, feed ... View more
