Grain Trader / Merchandiser (Wheat / Corn / Soybean)
vrpeople sarlChicago, IL
2 days ago
Occupations
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm ProductsWholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm ProductsSupply Chain ManagersIndustries
Grain and Field Bean Merchant WholesalersSoybean and Other Oilseed ProcessingFlour MillingAbout the role
Job Summary:
The ideal candidate will possess a strong, active commercial network across both the U.Sprocessing and logistics industry and Latin American feed ingredient markets. This role isresponsible for originating Soybean Meal (SBM), DDGS, and grains within the United States, managing domestic inland logistics, and expanding export sales throughout Latin America. The candidate must be capable of executing end-to-end physical trading, from sourcingand freight management to international sales and P&L ownership.
Key Responsibilities:
1. U.S Origination & Domestic Logisticsa. Domestic Sourcing: Procure SBM and DDGS by leveraging establishedrelationships with U.S soybean crushers and ethanol production plants.b. Inland Freight Management: Direct and optimize railcar, truck, and bargemovements from processing plants to port terminals.c. Port Terminal Operations: Negotiate and manage elevation, throughput, andstorage agreements at major U.S export ports (US Gulf, PNW).d. Basis & Spread Analysis: Monitor U.S crush margins, production schedules, and domestic basis trends to support optimal buying strategies 2. Latin America Export Salesa. Export Sales Expansion: Grow export volumes of SBM, DDGS, and grains byselling to feed mills, integrators, and distributors across Latin America.b. Relationship Management: Maintain and strengthen relationships with keybuyers, purchasing managers, and major buying groups in target countries (e.g., Mexico, Columbia, Peru).c. Market Intelligence: Analyze regional demand, competitor activity, crop deficits, and import regulations to identify profitable trade flows.3. Trade Execution & P&L Managementa. Contract Execution: Oversee international contract negotiation (Incoterms), L&C compliance, and ocean freight booking.b. Risk & Profitability: Manage destination sales margins, customer creditexposure, and overall trading book profitability for the region. Qualification• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, International Trade, Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field• Experience: 5+ years in grain/co-product merchandising, U.S domesticorigination, or feed ingredient export sales – preferably with experience in Latin American markets.• Commercial networko Active sourcing relationship with U.S soybean crushers and ethanolproducerso Strong sales network with feed mills, importers, and agriculturalbuyers in Latin America• Logistics & Trade Expertiseo Deep understanding of U.S rail freight tariff, barge logistics, and portelevator operationso Strong knowledge of international trade finance, ocean freight, andimport/phytosanitary protocols Preferred Experience• Experience working with multinational trading houses, exporters, or globalagribusiness firms
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Chicago, IL
Occupation
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
Industry
Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers
Posted
2 days ago
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