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This position is responsible for the strategy and execution of the center’s grain purchasing and merchandising responsibilities. The Grain Merchandiser position involves managing strategic customer and supplier relationships, maintaining competitive advantages, and facilitating product shipment and delivery through strong sales and communication skills. Profitably originate and merchandise grain in accordance with Kokomo Grain policies and procedures.
Job Responsibility:
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
Implement 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
Monitor customer positions utilizing the Kokomo Grain accounting system
Learn and follow the trade rules of NGFA (National Grain and Feed Associates)
Make farm visits to customers and prospects. Conduct customer and prospect meetings
Maintain a high level of market intelligence through monitoring of competitive bids, policies, and procedures, and report this information to management
Assumes other duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements:
Professionalism and confidentiality in conformance with ethical standards
Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent decision-making skills
Demonstrates a take charge and positive attitude
Self-motivated and goal-oriented while being a team player
Sound planning and organizing skills
Positive and self-motivated
Bachelors of Science Degree (BS)
Organization, communication
Negotiating skills
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
High-level computer skills, including hardware and software