Description

Organizational Background

Columbia Grain International, LLC is a global leader in the origination, processing, logistics and distribution of high-quality bulk grains, pulses, edible beans, oilseeds, and organics for domestic and worldwide export markets. Our vertically integrated company is headquartered in Portland, OR, and we own and operate over 60 facilities including grain elevators and pulse processing plants across WA, ID, MT, NE, and ND.

At all levels of our organization, our employees are some of the most experienced and knowledgeable in the industry. We've spent over 40 years cultivating lasting partnerships with a wide network of producers and the local communities surrounding our facilities, which enables us to source the highest quality product to "make markets" and fulfill our mission of nourishing the world, safely.

Position Description

The Feed Grain Merchant is primarily responsible for buying and selling bulk grain and grain by-products utilizing COT’s, single rail cars and trucks. The Feed Grain Merchant will work with the other members of the team to work toward operational goals while maintaining quality and efficiencies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Trades Corn, Barley, DDGs, Soybean Meal, and Canola Meal for the company as a profit/loss center, primarily focused on import/export trade within the state of Montana and Alberta.
• Monitors domestic markets and arbitrage opportunities.
• Hedges purchases/sales of commodities through an on-line order entry system.
• Coordinates grain and by-product shipments with elevator managers, other merchants and customers.
• Projects freight needs and corresponding coverage in deferred positions.
• Monitors railroad performance, events, tariffs and rail incentive programs.
• Communicates with other company departments, vendors and customers.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business, Finance, Economics or 3 years industry experience.
• Strong conceptual and problem-solving skills to evaluate problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to establish solid working relationships.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and other employees.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive to successfully achieve the function of the position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, storage, interest, commissions, ratios and conversions quickly and accurately.
• Good work ethic (team environment, both safe and quality), efficient and willingness to perform all required work with good attendance.

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and RX benefits
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave

Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required.

Columbia Grain is an Equal Opportunity Employer