Merchandiser - Grain Trading

Bunge•Hamilton, ON

50d•CA$88,000 - CA$99,036•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing a primary commodity while supporting additional commodities as needed. The role focuses on developing a strong understanding of grain merchandising, logistics, accounting, and credit systems and processes.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree in Agriculture, Commerce, or Business Administration
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in agriculture or merchandising.
Demonstrated ability to assess and manage risk.
Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong negotiation skills.
Sound judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Effective persuasion and diplomacy skills.
Proficiency in communication, spreadsheet, and word processing applications within a Windows-based environment.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of commodity strategies and business plans in collaboration with management, including volume, sales approach, and transportation objectives.
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with market position, including setting pricing for spot and deferred delivery contracts and communicating programs to Country Operations.
Manage sales to a defined customer base, maximizing arbitrage opportunities, approving pricing within guidelines, and negotiating commodity price and volume.
Oversee sales contract administration to ensure compliance; manage inventory price risk across industry, on-farm, and in-store positions, including basis, futures, and forward exposure.
Monitor commodity positions and performance against business plans, identifying trends and taking corrective action to support profitability and risk objectives.