Part-time Grain Origination Assistant

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Homer, IL

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time seasonal opportunity to support the grain merchandising team in various support roles including contract management, logistics, and compiling daily bid sheets. The role also assists merchandisers with accounting responsibilities to ensure prompt payment of invoices. CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries, operating over 100 locations with nearly 2,000 U.S. employees.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent education and experience.
None
Basic knowledge of grain purchasing principles.
Basic knowledge of general accounting principles.
Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
Exceptional customer service skills; including phone skills.
High attention to detail and level of accuracy.
Ability to work both independently and as a dedicated team player.
Ability to work after hours/weekend as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
Clerical experience within a grain company.

Responsibilities

Utilize grain purchasing principles to buy grain.
Provide bids to customers from bid sheets and enter contracts; follow up on unsigned and undelivered/unpriced contracts.
Work with customers not assigned to a merchandiser.
Respond to customer inquiries around facilities questions such as: dumping hours, commodities received, moisture limits, DP rates, etc.
Notify various groups around bids, facility updates, USDA reports, and other topics via text messages.
Combine regional positions into summarized positions.
Process checks, follow up on outstanding receivables and unapplied cash on a daily basis.
Assist with the planning and execution of producer meetings and/or events.
Review and assist with collections on accounts receivable, as needed.
Update month end reports using applicable software (i.e. customer volume, demurrage, unloads, etc.).
Other duties as assigned.