Entry Level Grain Merchandiser (Junior Merchandiser)

Working at Du Mond Grain, LLC: Du Mond Grain, LLC, is a progressive company that stands by its mission and vision. Therefore, we have a strong team that works well together. We work inside a state-of-the-art shop facility. Our Vision: To be a model agricultural enterprise through innovative approaches emphasizing growth and fostering an enjoyable work environment. Our Mission: Challenge, Provide, Lead, and Feed Challenge : Challenge the status quo and strive to be more efficient and effective. Provide : Provide our customers with a superior product, while providing our employees with an enjoyable work environment. Lead : Lead the agricultural industry through cutting-edge, innovative production and business practices. Feed: Feed the world by producing high-quality, consistent products. Job Summary: The Entry Level Grain Merchandiser directly reports to the Trader and has no supervisory responsibilities. The Entry Level Grain Merchandiser is a support role to the Trader and other Grain Merchandisers. Primary responsibilities are assisting with the procurement of grain commodities and learning the Grain Merchandiser role. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Build and maintain the producer prospects database and lead sales pipeline processes. Provide superior customer service to producers, offering market information, current local conditions, pricing guidance, and assistance with logistics, marketing, and accounting. Learn and manage Futures positions, Spreads, and Inventory of inbound and outbound commodities. Facilitate timely and accurate communication of business information and market conditions to Management so we can make timing decisions that benefit the business. Collaborate with the Trader to forecast future business direction and opportunities for growth and margin expansion. Adhere to and demonstrate DuMond Grain’s core principles and strive to bring value to the team. Learn and execute the Origination Plan, inclusive of monthly/quarterly/annual objectives/KPI’s to meet or exceed annual origination metrics. Coordinate directly with grain and accounting teams to ensure precise communication and position coverage. Examples of this include all purchase contracts, current positions, volumes, and scheduled deliveries. Learn and utilize CRM software to maintain accurate stakeholder content. Learn and develop metrics to support Origination Plan compliance and updates. Collect and communicate all necessary customer and market feedback back to the DuMond team, ensuring appropriate responses and developments are implemented. Introduce new products, programs, and services to current and potential customers. Review commodity transaction documents for growers. Coordinate deliveries/pickups of grains utilizing AGRIS load numbers. Understand and communicate market conditions. Other duties, as assigned. On-Site Training: Company merchandising process training & Grain Commodity training required. White Commercial Level I Basis Trading and Level II Expertise in Basis Trading training. White Commercial Mark to Market Grain Accounting training. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, preferred. CRM and inventory management software programs, highly preferred. Knowledge of AGRIS, highly preferred. Basic knowledge of Basis Trading & Mark to Market Accounting Work Environment & Hazards: The work environment is primarily an office setting with low-risk exposure to airborne allergens and irritants common in an agricultural setting and the grain industry, with some limited outdoor exposure that carries a higher risk of allergens and irritants. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly stationary for extended periods of time. Frequently req…

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