Find & Apply For Merchandiser Jobs in El Campo, Texas

Primary Purpose:

\r\n\r\nThe Grain Merchandiser is responsible for developing and maintaining strong producer relationships while executing grain marketing and merchandising strategies that support the cooperative's growth and profitability.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThis position serves as a trusted resource to producers by providing market insight, contracting opportunities, and grain marketing solutions while actively originating grain and developing new business opportunities. The Grain Merchandiser monitors market conditions, manages commodity positions, assists with risk management activities, and works collaboratively with operations personnel to ensure successful execution of grain contracts and customer commitments.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of grain markets, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with producers, customers, and cooperative leadership.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n

Success Criteria:

\r\n\r\nTo be successful in this role, the Grain Merchandiser should consistently demonstrate the ability to:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tProducer retention and growth\r\n\tNew producer relationships established\r\n\tGrain origination volume\r\n\tContracting activity\r\n\tGross margin contribution\r\n\tCustomer satisfaction\r\n\tRisk management effectiveness\r\n\tAccuracy of contract execution\r\n\tMarket intelligence provided to producers and leadership\r\n\tRepresent United Ag in a professional and service-oriented manner at all times.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

\r\n\r\nRisk Management & Hedging\r\n\r\n\r\n\tMonitor futures, basis, spreads, and market conditions to manage grain positions.\r\n\tAssist in developing and executing risk management strategies.\r\n\tMaintain awareness of market exposure and communicate risks to leadership.\r\n\tUtilize hedging tools and merchandising programs to support profitability and producer success.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nProducer Relationship Development\r\n\r\n\r\n\tBuild and maintain strong relationships with producers and customers.\r\n\tConduct producer visits and participate in industry events.\r\n\tProvide marketing alternatives and grain marketing education to producers.\r\n\tContract Administration\r\n\tPrepare, review, and maintain grain purchase and sales contracts.\r\n\tEnsure contracts are accurately executed and documented.\r\n\tMaintain contract files and assist with audit and compliance requirements.\r\n\tResolve contract discrepancies and customer concerns.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMarket Intelligence\r\n\r\n\r\n\tProvide market commentary and recommendations to management and producers.\r\n\tIdentify opportunities to improve margins and expand market share.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTechnology & Reporting\r\n\r\n\r\n\tUtilize grain accounting and merchandising software to manage positions and contracts.\r\n\tPrepare reports related to grain inventory, purchases, sales, and market exposure.\r\n\tMaintain accurate records and documentation.\r\n\tAll other duties as assigned.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPhysical Requirements/Working Conditions\r\n\r\nThe work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in offices, work stations, fields, sites, stores and meeting rooms.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe position requires extreme temperatures, ability to climb ladders, inspect equipment, enter operation areas, lifting up to 50 lbs, extending hours during harvest, dust and noise exposure, outdoor/ag facility conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIn its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, United Agricultural Cooperative, Inc. does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAdditionally, the Company does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nQualifications\r\n\r\n\r\n\tBachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business, Agricultural Economics, Finance, or related field preferred.\r\n\tMinimum of two (2) to five (5) years of experience in grain merchandising\r\n\tSouth Texas market preferred.\r\n\tGrossman experience, preferred, not required. \r\n\r\n