Grain Software Administrator & Training Specialist - Total Grain Marketing, LLC - Effingham, IL

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Job Summary: 

Responsible for administration of grain business processes at Total Grain Marketing.  Provides support and training of the day-to-day operations and employees to ensure accuracy and efficiency of programs, processes, and technology implementation. 

Reports to / Supervision Received: 

CFO 

Essential Functions: 

• Provides overall support to employees within company grain software applications.   
  • Collaborates with the controller group and the merchandising team to develop TGM’s business processes for the purchase, receipt, sale, shipment, and payment of/for grain by TGM. 
  • Responsible for training of administrative personnel and all others on various business systems such as Grain software applications, scale interphases and online customer portals/apps and more. 
  • Participates with leadership teams to leverage new technologies to help enhance the company internal processes and communication strategies to make the company more efficient. 
  • Provides support and assistance to administrators to maintain high levels of customer service within TGM. 
  • Assists controller group with state grain examinations and other financial reporting as well as monitoring compliance with business processes that support adequate levels of internal controls. 
• Follows Total Grain Marketing company policies and safety programs 
• Attend required meetings as requested. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Skills and Attributes: 

• Although not obligatory, having experience in grain settlements, customer contracting, state regulatory requirements, daily grain positioning, and other related processes would be beneficial. 
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development. 
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.   
• Proven professional communication, persuasion, presentation, and customer service skills. 
• Demonstrated planning, organization, document development and decision-making skills. 
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. 
• Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on TGM policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.   
• Requirement to work extended hours at times as well as occasional travel. 

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