Summary
Responsible for the grains origination program at ethanol production plant by performing the following duties while supporting the goals and objectives of the commodities group and the Company.
- Purchases corn supply as required from producers and grain elevators in accordance with guidelines provided.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with area producers, marketing groups, and elevators and effectively communicates local market intelligence with company's broader grain team.
- Supervises the Commodities Assistant or Grain Procurement Representative positions.
- Determines appropriate cash contracts for the region.
- Manages grain purchase position as well as truck logistics with suppliers and plant inventory levels to meet plant demand and in accordance with inventory and rotation guidelines.
- Enters purchase contracts into accounting system and maintains and manages grain records and documentation in compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Works with accounting department as required to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payments to producers and elevators.
- Works with plant shipping and receiving department to ensure efficient receiving process, manage grain quality with a focus on a high level of customer service.
- Communicates grain purchasing and pricing to the corporate hedge group in an effectively and timely manner.
Relocation assistance is available.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree (or higher degree) in business or related field required.
- Ten years purchasing experience in an agriculture, grain, or manufacturing sector required.
- Experience providing customer service to farmers, grain elevator personnel, and truck drivers preferred.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
This position does not offer sponsorship. Only individuals who are US Citizens or green card holders are eligible to apply.