Grain Merchandiser Intern

Position Summary

This position is responsible for learning and developing knowledge in the center’s grain purchasing and merchandising strategies. The Grain Merchandiser intern position involves building strategic customer and supplier relationships, maintaining competitive advantages, and facilitating product shipment and delivery through strong sales and communication skills. Profitably originate and merchandise grain in accordance with Kokomo Grain policies and procedures. 

Job Description

• Proactive development and coverage of existing customer and supplier accounts, and development of prospective accounts. 
• Obtain market knowledge and insight through continuous communication with product suppliers, customers, and transportation vendors. 
• Implementation of hedging and other risk management methods and techniques applied to trading positions based on profitability, market trends, and account history. 
• Facilitate and schedule logistics for timely product delivery using rail and truck transportation modes. 
• Obtain and develop merchandising skills to provide a base for future opportunities within Kokomo Grain Co., Inc. 
• Develop, monitor, and report to management on personal and location origination goals and objectives. 
• Learn and follow the trade rules of NGFA (National Grain and Feed Associates). 

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agriculture
• Strong organizational, negotiating, and communication skills. 
• Strong decision-making skills
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical screening, drug screen, and background check is required.

Job Type: Summer Intern

**Interns will be required to give a final presentation reporting the results of their summer experience