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Kent Corporation GRAIN MERCHANDISING MANAGER - GRAIN002429-00001 in Muscatine, Iowa

POSITION SUMMARY:

Looking to join a diversified, family-owned US Best Managed Company? As we continue to proudly invest in future generations of innovators. KENT Corporation has an excellent Grain Merchandising Manager opportunity in Plainville, Indiana!

This critical role will conduct commercial and trading activities associated with grain origination including a large presence of identity preserved non-gmo grain. In addition, this role will be responsible for grain origination, executing hedging activities, as well as oversee the merchandising profit and loss of KENT Grain elevator. More than waiting for change to impact us, at KENT Corporation, we work to lead it - apply directly for consideration to join the Kent family today!

  • This position is eligible for relocation assistance at the discretion of the hiring manager and applicant qualifications.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • There is one merchandiser that will report to this position.

PRIMARY DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Trade commodities and other products at terms that contribute to maximizing company profits
  • Manage cash grain, exchange for physical, and hedge execution.
  • Order processing for risk position
  • Perform low-cost analysis scenarios
  • Initiate and/or respond to customer inquiries regarding grade reporting, accounting, bids, hours, contract status, etc., in a manner that exceed the customers expectations
  • Maintain relationships with elevators, farmers, feed mills, meeting and exceeding customer goals, objectives and expectations
  • Facilitate communications and exchange of business information between plants
  • Assist in evaluating and communicating changing crop and market condition to appropriate managers in a timely and accurate manner
  • Assist in the maintenance of U.S. production and supply and demand analysis for corn
  • Administer guidance and open communication with appropriate accounting staff
  • Work closely with operations teams to receive quality grain and maintain grain quality within our facilities
  • Identify market opportunities and present to plant management to maximize profitability
  • Provide market intelligence to sales and operations to ensure optimal efficiencies within our facilities
  • Maintain grain warehouse license and administer tasks required to uphold it for the state

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business, General Business, Finance or related field

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum 8 years experience in business economics, ag-business, and/or commodity trading with demonstrated analytical aptitude
  • Demonstrated ability working with computer software, including MS Office Suite
  • Proficient written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient with computer software, MS Office, Power BI
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles, market values, pricing and margin factors is highly preferred
  • Sales knowledge is a plus
  • Negotiation skills
  • Working knowledge of cash commodity trading and Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) experience is desirable

TRAVEL:

  • Up to 10%

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

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