Senior Merchandiser

Louis Dreyfus Company • Upper Sandusky, OH

6d

About The Position

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position
This role will be critical in developing and maintaining effective relationships with the local farm community, feed buyers and logistics providers including truck carriers and both short-line and Class 1 railroads. Role will be expected to foster a professional and collaborative atmosphere between the commercial and industry management of the facility

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Eight or more years of experience in the grain business in a merchandising capacity
• Understanding of inventory and quality management as well as experience with rail logistics
• Working knowledge of futures markets, hedging and arbitrage
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong quantitative skills, including basic knowledge of statistics, algebra (e.g., supply and demand relationships, analysis of price relationships)
• Ability to organize multiple responsibilities, prioritize workload and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software, (e.g., Excel and MS Word).
• Must have valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Experience with processing

Responsibilities

• Defines and executes the grains & oilseeds origination strategy from the local farm & commercial supply base
• Engages with broader team to map out & execute carry strategy to maximize storage value
• Develops and fosters commercial relationships with suppliers & customers to expand market opportunities
• Coordinates with soybean meal and hull marketers to buy grain in areas that maximize backhaul opportunities.
• Communicates commercial priorities on commodity receiving and load out with operations group
• Maintains daily communication, organizes logistical services, and assists with accounting issues with suppliers.
• Communicates regularly with US soybean team to origination strategy and pricing targets.
• Develops & maintains local supply/demand balance sheets for use in shaping soybean procurement effort
• Distributes daily/weekly market wires to regional group recapping relevant trade highlights
• Actively participates in regularly scheduled market calls, internal market chats and balance sheet discussions
• Ensures timely entry of trades into position management system and validates daily positions
• Leads local commercial origination team & drives team’s professional development
• Assists in business analysis for internal and external implementation
• Tuned into all CBOT, NOPA, etc., oilseed complex trade rule developments
• Participates in strategic planning discussions
• Participates in the recruitment, hiring and development of a strong and talented local team.
• Provides regular performance feedback to direct reports, ensuring individuals are rewarded for performance.
• Enhances LDC’s brand awareness in the local area through community engagement and outreach
• Serves as a lead on KPIs, daily production report and other internally produced industrial reports
• Stays abreast of all company, federal, state and local laws, regulations tied to grain handling to ensure compliance
• Actively supports the Company’s Safety, Health and Environmental systems and objectives
• Helps manage receivables and facilitates innovative methods to keep accounts receivables in check
• Identifies, qualifies and captures new business; develops and contributes to customer/supplier list.
• Works closely with soybean receiving office, learns Compuweigh and probing / grading operations.
• Weekend work may be required
• Other duties as assigned
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with all laws and Company policies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with Company Match
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

What This Job Offers

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