Job: Commodity Buyer Distillers Grain Merchandiser Trainee

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Requisition Number 13-0158 Post Date 11/24/2013 Title Commodity Buyer Distillers Grain Merchandiser Trainee Employment Type Full Time Work Hours Day City Riga State MI Description Summary This Commodity and Distillers grain career development position will assist the Feed Merchandiser and Commodity Manager to maintain an inventory strategy that supports the Company’s supply chain. Evaluate market conditions for grain and distillers grain to maintain inventory levels and control cost. Work with leadership to build ongoing relationships with suppliers, producers and customers. This position works under immediate supervision of the Commodity Manager. Movement from an Assistant role to a Management role will require additional relocation. Essential Functions may include but are not limited to: • Work with management to maximize plant profitability by implementing effective risk management strategies and tools with respect to grain origination, distillers grains, marketing and transportation. • Oversee and manage grain procurement for assigned location. • Ensure grain supply is available to operations personnel at all times. • Familiarity with area grain prices and marketing practices. • Establish and maintain inventory tracking systems that are acceptable to management and any regulatory agencies. • Work with management to review commodity and distillers grain purchase contracts and settlements for completeness and accuracy. Assist Accounting department to resolve problems. • Work with management to build and maintain relationships with local producers and customers. • Work with management to understand the grain grading and weighing functions according to USDA and state specifications. • Develop a full understanding of the Chicago Board of Trade and collaborate with management on price movements and trends, USDA reports and future projections. • Communicate commodity inventory levels and logistics to the Commodity Manager and manage transportation, if necessary. • Work with the Commodity Manager and Feed Merchandiser to coordinate corn purchasing and distillers grain shipments. • Maintain and enforce all safety programs and procedures. • Complete all tasks as assigned by Management. Requirements Essential Requirements: • A Bachelor’s degree required. Preference will be given to those with a degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, or Agribusiness • Ability to relocate to various locations within the Green Plains footprint • Preference given to those with experience and knowledge in grain/agriculture industry • Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software Green Plains Renewable Energy offers competitive pay; a generous benefit package; paid holidays, vacation and sick time; a retirement savings plan; flexible spending accounts; a business casual attire work environment; and free parking. Interested applicants, please apply online at www.gpreinc.com/careers All potential employees of Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment. Equal Opportunity Employer To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. Apply On-line >> Send This Job to a Friend >>