Job Description
- Purchase and sell grain commodities, such as corn, soybeans, wheat, and barley, based on market conditions, supply and demand dynamics, and customer needs.
- Monitor commodity markets, including futures prices, basis levels, and global trends, to make informed buying and selling decisions.
- Negotiate grain purchase and sale contracts with farmers, grain elevators, processors, and other market participants, ensuring terms are favorable and compliant with regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain relationships with grain suppliers, buyers, and brokers to facilitate grain transactions and expand market reach.
- Analyze and manage grain inventory levels, storage capacity, and transportation logistics to optimize profitability and minimize risk.
- Coordinate grain logistics, including scheduling deliveries, arranging transportation, and managing storage facilities, to ensure timely and efficient movement of grain commodities.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify new business opportunities, market trends, and competitive threats in the grain industry.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including risk management, finance, and operations, to support grain trading activities and mitigate financial and operational risks.
- Prepare and present reports, forecasts, and analysis on grain market trends, pricing trends, and trading performance to senior management and stakeholders.
- Adhere to industry regulations, trading standards, and ethical practices, and promote a culture of compliance and transparency in grain merchandising activities.
Started in 2021, originally known as Ag Partners (now Agricruit) is a very unique recruiting company that offers full-service recruiting within the agriculture community. Not only do we create the best experience for the candidates we work with, but we also go beyond measures to ensure that our clients are taken care of so they find the help they need in a timely manner.
On top of the full-service recruiting, we also offer modernized market data to ensure that our clients stay ahead of their competitors. We also offer job posting services as well as staffing services (NEW).
Founded and led by best-selling author of "Recruit to Win," Kale Klendworth, Agricruit is for companies that want to significantly grow their team, and for candidates that want to carry their values forward and start the career they’ve always deserved.
We can confidently promise that when you partner with us, you’ll significantly improve the scope of your life and business.