Associate Grain Merchandiser

Date: Dec 6, 2024

Location:

Salisbury, MD, US, 21801

Req ID: 74956

Job Function: Trading/Merchandising

Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.

Summary

The Associate Grain Merchandiser will merchandise and trade grain to ensure supplies for internal and external sales and maximize the profit margin of the company's grain positions.

The salary range for this position is $56,000 - $83,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Originate, procure, and merchandise grain from producers and dealers
Participate in the development of strategies, tactics, and procedures to merchandise grain
Participate in the development of marketing strategies and programs to capitalize on identified opportunities for grain
Develop customer relations with producers and dealers to ensure a service and reliability level that will establish Perdue as the producer’s first choice
Ensure customers and suppliers adhere to contract terms
Coordinate logistical requirements to ensure timely and cost-effective supply of grain
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of domestic grain market trends and competitor activities

Minimum Education

Bachelors Degree (Agriculture, Business, Management)

Experience Requirements

0 -3 years of previous grain merchandising experience

Experience Preferred

Knowledge of grain origination and procurement
Knowledge of CBOT
Knowledge of the futures markets
Knowledge of basis trading
Understanding of standard software applications
Strong communication, math, analytical and interpersonal skills

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings
May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another
May need to access files, supplies, and equipment
Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.