Commodity Merchandiser

Job Description
Job Summary:
A fully trained Merchandiser/Trader will be able to profitably trade assigned commodities within defined geographical territory. The incumbent must accomplish this while following company policies and procedures, developing and maintaining strong customer and supplier relationships, and managing their profit center in an efficient and professional manner.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead, support, and help foster safety culture and best practices throughout the organization.
• Maximize trade in his/her commodity within an assigned territory in order to produce superior profits for the company.
• Maintain knowledge of market factors that produce price movements.
• Communicate important market information and activity to other traders and management.
• Maintain a working knowledge of trading rules and regulations to be followed without exception.
• Successfully operate within the policies, procedures, and position limits established by management, and accurately report all positions and trading results through the established mechanisms.
• Arrange for cost effective and efficient transportation of commodities.
• Maintain the company's reputation through careful and honest handling of customer/supplier relations.
• Supervise the support staff and insure proper execution of all contracts.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Leadership.
• Discretion.
• Risk Management.

Work Environment: The work environment is in a typical office setting.
Requirements
Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Ag Business, Economics, Finance, or other related area.
• 2-4 years commodity trading experience preferred.
• The candidate must have a positive attitude and ability to motivate staff and customers.
• Proven ability to understand commodity markets in general, futures and cash markets.
• Proven ability to understand grain flows, freight markets, and market opportunities.
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships professionally.