Grain Origination Manager

Bartlett • Saint Joseph, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Leads an office team with trust, patience, and encouragement
Plans logistics with operations and trading for space allocation and timing efficiencies
Provides courteous and responsive customer service via face-to-face meetings and phone conversations
Arranges rail and truck logistics through our Transportation Department and assist in related transportation matters, storage, resale and/or processing of purchased products
Maintains computer records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to superiors, companies or government agencies as requested
Monitors the commodities position statements, hedging and related activities
Records data pertaining to receiving, storing, and shipping of grain at a grain elevator
Records weight, description and destination of grain shipped and received
Proficient in word processing, creating spreadsheets, presentations, and filing
Strong computer and Internet skills, flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others at all levels within the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) required; field of study: Ag business, ag econ or a business degree with an emphasis in agriculture
• Must have proven project and management skills
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment
• Must be proficient with MS Office programs
• Must be highly motivated and able to perform in a team environment
• This job requires the ability to read and comprehend written and oral operational and safety instructions and related rules, policies, and memos, and to communicate clearly with your co-workers and supervisors
• It is important to have vision and hearing skills that help you communicate with good interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with production agriculture is preferred
• This job will be based in the St. Joseph, MO office, but our ideal candidate is willing to dedicate time visiting customers regularly
• This job is not physically strenuous. You must be able to sit at a desk and be able to utilize computers

Responsibilities

• Leads an office team with trust, patience, and encouragement
• Plans logistics with operations and trading for space allocation and timing efficiencies
• Provides courteous and responsive customer service via face-to-face meetings and phone conversations
• Arranges rail and truck logistics through our Transportation Department and assist in related transportation matters, storage, resale and/or processing of purchased products
• Maintains computer records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to superiors, companies or government agencies as requested
• Monitors the commodities position statements, hedging and related activities
• Records data pertaining to receiving, storing, and shipping of grain at a grain elevator
• Records weight, description and destination of grain shipped and received
• Proficient in word processing, creating spreadsheets, presentations, and filing
• Strong computer and Internet skills, flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others at all levels within the organization

Benefits

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with match
• Uniform Services Time Off (USTO)
• Uniform Services Differential Pay
• A culture that appreciates Team Members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager