Andersons, Inc

Grains Trader

Overland Park, KS · Mid

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago

NegotiationExcelLogisticsProcurementCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

The Grains Trader is responsible for managing and growing a hard red winter wheat (HRW) trading portfolio, with a focus on merchandising, market analysis, and trade execution.
Success in this position requires strong commercial instincts, a deep understanding of grain market fundamentals, and the ability to identify opportunities across domestic and export channels, including the Port of Houston.

Manage the merchandising and trading of HRW, with additional involvement in sorghum, soybeans, and other grain commodities as needed
Develop and execute trading strategies by leveraging futures positions against cash markets and managing spread exposure
Support domestic and export trading activities, including grain marketed through the Port of Houston
Intermediate knowledge and experience in own discipline
Intermediate knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
Collaborates - Builds partnerships and works cooperatively with others to achieve shared objectives
Customer Focus - Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer centric solutions
Optimizes Work Processes - Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement

Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent experience), preferably in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Analyze supply and demand fundamentals, market trends, basis movements, and macroeconomic factors to identify trading opportunities
Originate, negotiate, and execute grain purchase and sales contracts, including pricing, quality, volume, freight, and delivery terms
Coordinate commodity movement through rail (primarily Union Pacific and BNSF) and truck logistics to ensure efficient execution
Monitor positions, exposures, and market risk while delivering profitable trading performance
Ensure accurate execution, documentation, and settlement of all transactions
still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
Solves a range of straightforward problems
Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures

The Andersons, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with producers, customers, freight providers, and other market participants

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