Grain Originator

Chief • Lexington, NE

2d

About The Position

The Grain Originator develops and maintains relationships with local grain producers to facilitate grain purchases for the facility. The role creates and manages grain contracts, builds knowledge of grain markets, and supports producers participating in carbon scoring, regenerative agriculture, and other value-added programs. This includes helping with program data collection, documentation, and recordkeeping. The position also coordinates delivery schedules with the logistics team and assists with payment processing.

The role uses Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and the CIH grain portal to manage contracts and tickets, and monitors contract status, eligibility criteria for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, liens, and timely payments. The Grain Originator maintains accurate information in company systems and looks for opportunities to improve procedures and processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, finance, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective grain producers.
• Enter and maintain grain contracts in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
• Manage the CIH grain portal to ensure contracts and tickets are available to suppliers.
• Facilitate the origination, execution, and management of grain contracts while ensuring producer satisfaction and contract compliance.
• Assist farmers with carbon scoring, regenerative agriculture, and other value-added grain programs, including required data collection, documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Monitor eligibility criteria for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit for ethanol and other clean fuel products.
• Maintain accurate producer and grain program information in applicable company systems.
• Monitor contract status and perform lien searches.
• Assist the accounts payable team to help ensure payments are made in a timely manner.
• Coordinate delivery schedules with the logistics team.
• Assist with payment processing.
• Continually look for ways to improve procedures and processes.

Benefits

• Paid vacation/time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Eight paid holidays
• Employee discounts
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED