COMMODITIES MERCHANDISER

South Dakota Soybean Processors•Volga, SD

60d

About The Position

The Commodities Merchandiser interprets CBOT futures, market factors, carrying costs, basis levels, and freight spreads, and prioritizes effectively in a changing environment. The role provides customer service, builds long-term relationships with buyers and sellers, analyzes market conditions, and coordinates commodity receipts and deliveries. It also supports plant margins and risk management, maintains commodity and transportation records, and manages freight movements. SDSP describes its workplace as family-oriented and casual, with employee appreciation demonstrated through benefits, company-sponsored events, career development opportunities, and a positive atmosphere.

Requirements

Degree in Agriculture, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and ability to learn new programs.
Ability to communicate effectively at a professional level.
Ability to comprehend CBOT futures, market factors, carrying costs, basis levels, and freight spreads.
Ability to prioritize in an ever-changing environment.
Customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain a high standard of customer service and build strong business relationships through a positive, friendly attitude.
Organize and manage time effectively, prioritizing responsibilities.
Ensure detail and accuracy in documentation, data entry, and communication.
Work independently with minimal supervision, exercising good judgment and professional conduct, and maintaining confidentiality in business matters.
Analyze and communicate market conditions affecting commodity pricing or availability.
Coordinate receipts and deliveries in a timely manner to meet customer requests and needs.
Interpret contracts for SDSP commodities.
Help maintain plant margins and minimize risks through understanding crush margins, hedging, and market spreads.
Use multiple computer programs to maintain purchases, sales, futures, transportation, freight variances, and daily position reports.
Manage freight and freight spreads so products move from origin to destination quickly, safely, and cost-effectively.
Comply with SDSP’s Safe Quality Food (SQF) food safety program and policies.
Perform other duties as needed to support the team and organizational goals.