Farmer Merchandiser
Core
Lead point of contact for local farmer accounts to source soybeans for processing operations in Upper Sandusky, OH, while supporting strategic trading and positioning.
Role type
Mid-level commodity merchandiser (soybeans)
Builds
Soybean supply chain for processing operations
Domain
Agriculture / Commodity Trading
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
futures markets knowledge, hedging, arbitrage, quantitative analysis, supply and demand analysis, logistics coordination, receivables management, customer acquisition, data gathering
Preferred skills
rail logistics experience, eastern rail market familiarity
Technologies
Excel, MS Word, Compuweigh
Responsibilities
Originate soybeans from farmer accounts in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan; maintain daily communication and organize logistics with suppliers; communicate with US soybean team on strategy and pricing; assist with inbound/outbound truck and rail logistics; gather and distribute commodity supply/demand information; manage receivables; participate in crop tours to assess conditions; assist with customer visits
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, individual contributor