Grain Merchandiser
Miller Milling CompanySr.
Grain
MerchandiserThe Sr.
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Merchandiser is responsible for leading Miller Milling's merchandising strategy and financial performance, with ownership of Hard Red Spring (HRS) wheat and byproduct positions, merchandising P&L, wheat origination, commodity price risk management, and supply assurance across the flour mill network.This role develops and executes HRS wheat sourcing, originat
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ion, and merchandising strategies that optimize mix and blend opportunities, secure competitively priced wheat supplies, and enhance company profitability while operating within established risk parameters.The position serves as the company's lead market analyst for HRS wheat and byproducts, leveraging market fundamentals, quality characteristics, freight economics, and supply chain dynamics to determine the lowest-cost combination of wheat origin, protein, quality, and transportation alternatives needed to meet customer flour specifications.
Responsibilities include actively managing basis exposure, hedge positions, and sourcing strategies; identifying merchandising margin opportunities; reconciling commodity positions; and providing market intelligence that supports commercial decision-making throughout the organization.The Sr.
Grain
Merchandiser partners closely with mill operations, sales, logistics, quality, and leadership teams to maximize merchandising returns, ensure reliable wheat supply, and effectively manage market risk.Primary Duties:HRS Wheat Origination & MerchandisingPurchase the appropriate quality and quantity of HRS wheat required by Miller Milling flour mills, securing timely delivery and competitive pricing while contributing to merchandising P&L objectives.Optimize wheat allocation across the flour mill network by evaluating origin, protein, quality, freight, inventory, and mix or blend alternatives to maximize overall company profitability while meeting customer flour specifications.Monitor grain raw material inventory quantity and quality needs in par