Merchandiser Trainee

Description

 Merchandiser Trainee
West Plains LLC is a part of BioUrja Group, and we are an agricultural commodity trading business specializing in warehouse operation, risk management, and transportation with a focus on creating value for the company’s producers and consumers. Our customers depend on us to provide market insight, risk management, and logistics support. We are federally licensed and bonded warehousemen that trade whole grains, feed ingredients, freight, and other commodities within North America.  We are headquartered in Omaha Nebraska and have Eleven locations spread across three states. The company controls nearly 20 million bushels of elevator space though ownership or lease agreements.
We are looking for a Merchandiser Trainee in Loveland CO. This position will include developing origination base as well as the end-user/destination markets.  They will need strong understanding of truck trading and arbitrage, being creative on back-haul opportunities.  
Job Responsibilities

• Understand basic rail freight spreads as they relate to relative markets
• Understand grain futures & basis relationships
• Understanding of logistics management
• Understanding of grain flows and potential opportunities
• Help in training new traders
• Applicant must have terminal grain experience and shuttle loading knowledge
• Assist the Merchandising manager in developing regional trading game plans, for grain, feed ingredients and freight.
• Help to manage commodity positions for Freight on Board (FOB) truck trading and freight for rail/truck.
• Aide in the coordination and teamwork throughout the company to originate grain and oilseeds.
• Work with the Merchandising Manager to manage general positions, contract exposure, credit, freight and logistics.
• Involved with month-end P&L estimates and reconciliation.
• Develop relationships with targeted end user commercial accounts
• Develop producer origination and relationships for the elevator. 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 0-2 years of merchandising experience
• Proven communication skills (written, oral, listening)
• Strong Cross-Country trading experience. 
• Feed ingredients trading understanding preferred not required
• Strong Leadership skills
• Skilled in Excel, Word and Power Point

BenefitsCompetitive SalaryComprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)401(k) - Retirement savingsFriendly work environmentPaid-Time OffHolidays
BioUrja Trading is an EEO employer  We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.  BioUrja Trading participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.  BioUrja Trading is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BioUrja Trading via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at BioUrja Trading in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of BioUrja Trading. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BioUrja Trading.