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