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Position Summary
This position is responsible for strategy and execution of the branch’s grain purchasing and merchandising responsibilities. The Grain Merchandiser positions involves managing strategic customer and supplier relationships, maintaining competitive advantages and facilitating product shipment and delivery through strong sales and communication skills. This position will profitably originate and merchandise grain in accord with Kokomo Grain policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Proactive development and coverage of existing customer and supplier accounts and development of prospective accounts.
- Obtain market knowledge and insight through continuous communication with product suppliers, customers, and transportation vendors.
- Implementation of hedging and other risk management methods and techniques applied to trading positions based on profitability, market trends, and account history.
- Facilitate and schedule logistics for timely product delivery using rail and truck transportation modes.
- Obtain and develop merchandising skills to provide a base for future opportunities within Kokomo Grain Co., Inc.
- Develop, monitor and report to management on personal and location origination goals and objectives.
- Learn and follow the trade rules of NGFA (National Grain and Feed Associates).
Education, Experience and Licensure
- Bachelor’s of Science Degree (BS) in Agriculture or related field
- Organization, communication and negotiating skills
- Strong decision making skills
- Ability to take direction and willingness to assist where needed and take on new tasks
- Ability to work effectively both autonomously and in a team environment.
- Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
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