Grain Merchandiser - Gold Star FS - Cambridge, IL

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Responsible for implementing and providing leadership to the grain merchandising program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develops and implements grain merchandising programs including sales and hedging contracts, margins, bids, and open grain positions

Establishes and communicates storage and drying rates and basic contracts

Determines daily bids, selects best bids and monitors competitive bids

Assists with the development and implementation of grain origination marketing plans

Communicates and coordinates with elevator managers to ensure adequate quantity and quality of inventories to meet merchandising goals

Maintains consolidated daily position and other grain related records

Ensures regulatory compliance

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs all other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a college degree, preferably in Ag Economics, Ag Marketing or Agri-Business or the equivalent thereof, and 3 or more years of experience in agricultural marketing and the ability to provide grain merchandising leadership, project management, negotiation, problem-solving and planning skills 

Normally requires a Series III National Commodity Futures Certification or qualified for same within 3 months of assuming the position and prefers knowledge of cooperative philosophies and principles

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Must have the ability to travel independently and overnight when necessary

Must be willing to work extended hours beyond those considered “normal”

Occasionally lift 21-50 lbs

Occasionally performs work in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)

Occasionally performs duties around noisy conditions

Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures

FS. Bringing You What's Next. We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.