Grain Merchandiser - New Century FS - Yankton, SD

New Century FS is headquartered in Ames, Iowa with branches across Central to Northwest Iowa and Southeast South Dakota. New Century FS employs approximately 330 employees (including seasonal workers) and serves over 13,000 customers. Providing quality solutions to be the first clear choice as your partner for long-term success, New Century FS offers energy, agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, feed, grain, and turf products and services. New Century FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

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 

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply 

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” 

Occasionaly 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 

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position