Position Objective:

To negotiate, purchase and handle logistics of all commodity and grain ingredients for the feed division in a manner that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals, and result in outstanding customer service.

Position Responsibilities:

Grain and Commodity Origination

• Procure all bulk ingredients necessary to service full-line feed mill
• Coordinate truck and rail transportation for incoming ingredients
• Negotiate best price and terms with suppliers on ingredients and freight
• Monitor daily inventories to coordinate timely delivery of incoming feedstuffs
• Analyze local, domestic, and global industry information to make recommendations and purchasing decisions that maximize profitability and meet operational goals and objectives

Recordkeeping

• Maintain daily grain positions
• Maintain grain related records including contracts and settlements
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of grain industry requirements

Position Requirements:

• 4 year degree in Agriculture, Business or equivalent experience
• 5 Years of experience in purchasing, trading, or merchandising
• Working knowledge of commodity futures, options, and basis
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Computer skills with knowledge of spreadsheets required
• Valid divers license and clean driving record
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, twist and lift/move objects up to 50lbs

Benefit Highlights:

Producers Cooperative offers a competitive pay scale and benefits package, which includes health insurance, generous 401(k) programs, paid vacation and holidays, and profit sharing.

• Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Purchasing: 3 years (Required)
• Work Location: In person