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Merchandiser - 710-Delco Elevators

@ The DeLong Co., Inc.
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Maple Park or Waterman
$70k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Monitor grain Grades, Manage risk, Develop markets
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree preferred; 1-3 years grain experience; computer knowledge; strong negotiation and logistics understanding.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Computer literacy, Futures trading knowledge, Grain handling software, Market data systems
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Grain Merchandiser

 

Job Description:

The Grain Merchandiser will help position The DeLong Company's assets to make the greatest long-term return. Communicate with other grain divisions to assist and complement each other when marketing grain. Monitor any risk associated with the futures market, freight, quality, and basis. Buy and market grain from the producer, trying to benefit the producer as well as the buyer. Develop working relationships with the producer to extend business to future years.

 

 

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time  

 


EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt  

 

 

Pay: Starting at $70,000+ based on experience

 

 

Location: Waterman, IL

 


SHIFT: Days  

 

 

Benefits:

  • The DeLong Co., Inc. offers affordable Medical, Free Dental, Vision, Rx, pet insurance and Life insurance coverage.
  • 401k with matching, FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
  • Short Term Disability, Voluntary Life and Voluntary Long-Term Disability

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Monitor Grades on inbound and outbound grain, along with market to receive the largest profit from that quality.
  • Strong personal skills with customer and end users providing service and dedication.
  • Manage risk associated with futures transactions, being hedged properly along with rolling ownership.
  • Find and expand new markets.
  • Communicate with other merchandisers, logistics, accounting, facility staff and customers.
  • Use cash bids, HTA's, basis contracts or marketing programs to accommodate customer needs.
  • Provide follow up with producer and consistent communication.
  • Ability to cold call customers
  • Validate payments, settlements, freight invoices and grades.
  • All other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

 

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree 
  • 1-3 years of Computer Knowledge
  • 1-3 year of Grain Experience
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Understanding of logistics
  • Strong Customer Relations

 

Key Attributes:

  • Ability to manage confidential information.
  • Energetic and self-driven professional, with a high degree of customer focus.
  • Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally.
  • Excellent ability to manage numbers.
  • Detail orientated and very organized.
  • Good team player 

 

 

 

Summary

EOE STATEMENT

The DeLong Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The DeLong Co., Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.