CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
Producer Ag is a joint venture between MKC and CHS, Inc. that taps into an extensive network of assets to support a global supply chain. The joint venture exists to improve market access for farmer-owners, area cooperatives, processors, and end users through participation in the southern corridor grain supply chain and creates an integrated supply chain with export access to the Gulf.
Producer Ag has an exciting opportunity on our trading team and is looking for a Commodity Trader to join our team. In this role, you will participate in trading activities which includes but are not limited to logistics, origination, hedging, sales, reporting and other related activities. A successful candidate must be able to work across the enterprise and with a diverse group of people and customers. This role requires collaborative decision making while utilizing details, facts and data to make informed decisions. Strong communication skills, the ability to build relationships, and attention to detail are a must in this position.
This position will be located in our Wichita, KS location.
Responsibilities
Involvement in coordinating the logistical movement of grain in trucks and railcars.
Setting freight rates for movement of Producer Ag originated grain.
Working with the trading team to establish and strengthen relationships to add value for Producer Ag.
Continually investigate best practices for grain logistics operations.
Originating bushels from producer and commercial accounts.
Communicating goals and objectives to all involved internal stakeholders.
Creating relationships with key end user accounts.
Searching out new markets for originated grain.
Involvement in billing and settlement of railcars.
Managing grain position risk with hedging activities.
Working to meet or exceed budgeted financial return objectives.
Setting bids for the producer grain that we originate.
Helping plan and execute company merchandising goals.
Involvement in coordination of all daily merchandising functions.
Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
High School diploma or GED
Knowledge of Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Commodities
Knowledge of Trading
Additional Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or related field
Understanding of commodity markets and trading principles
Ability to adapt to fast changing environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to respond to inquiries and complaints from customers.
Ability to react to change productively
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; fundamentals of plane and solid geometry; and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
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