Senior Merchandiser (Grain & Feed Ingredients)
One Degree Agriculture, Amarillo, TX, United States
Our client is hiring a Senior Merchandiser (Grain & Feed Ingredients) to manage grain merchandising and feed ingredient trading, sales execution, and position oversight within the region. This role requires strong commercial instincts, operational awareness, and the ability to manage logistics and work with facility teams.
Responsibilities
Manage grain & ingredient purchases and sales while maintaining accurate daily positions
Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, feed mills, livestock operations, and transportation partners
Support commercial leadership with pricing direction, exposure management, and market analysis
Identify new sourcing opportunities that improve supply coverage or value
Negotiate competitive purchase and sales - ensure proper contract documentation
Coordinate shipments with internal teams to ensure timely and efficient deliveries
Assist in reducing shrink, limiting demurrage, and improving freight and facility performance
Uphold credit standards and assist with customer account follow-up as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Animal Science, Economics, or a related field preferred
Experience in feed ingredient trading or grain merchandising
Understanding of animal nutrition ingredients and basic commodity risk management
Effective communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
Comfort with merchandising systems, spreadsheets, and contract workflows
High attention to detail and a collaborative mindset
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Responsibilities
Manage grain & ingredient purchases and sales while maintaining accurate daily positions
Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, feed mills, livestock operations, and transportation partners
Support commercial leadership with pricing direction, exposure management, and market analysis
Identify new sourcing opportunities that improve supply coverage or value
Negotiate competitive purchase and sales - ensure proper contract documentation
Coordinate shipments with internal teams to ensure timely and efficient deliveries
Assist in reducing shrink, limiting demurrage, and improving freight and facility performance
Uphold credit standards and assist with customer account follow-up as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Animal Science, Economics, or a related field preferred
Experience in feed ingredient trading or grain merchandising
Understanding of animal nutrition ingredients and basic commodity risk management
Effective communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
Comfort with merchandising systems, spreadsheets, and contract workflows
High attention to detail and a collaborative mindset
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