Merchant - Proteins

Protein Positions ManagerThis position is responsible for managing and developing the company's protein positions, including but not limited to canola meal, soybean meal, DDG, soybean hull pellets, and corn gluten feed, to facilitate commercial and trading activities. Essential duties and responsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to: Managing inbound and outbound logistics for transload and mill facilities. Ensuring timely product deliveries to customers. Providing daily competitive pricing for the sales team. Managing risk positions for the respective commodities. Participate in daily dialogue across Viserion business units to coordinate supply chain, pricing and logistics. Identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities for profit. Cultivating and maintaining relationships within organizational and industry networks. Collaborate closely with the supply chain to ensure internal documentation and contracts are in order and executed as contracted while ensuring commodities meet needed quality specifications. Monitoring market trends to capitalize on trading opportunities. Participation in weekly merchandising and logistics meetings. Updating daily/weekly/monthly values for Mark to Market P&L estimates. Create yearly budgets Maintain and manage Monthly P&L's Update commodity forecasts each month. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability necessary to perform this job successfully: Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business, General Business, Finance required. Proven track record of originating/trading in the grains and commodity industry. Strong existing network of relevant contacts in the grains and commodity industry. Expert knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, market values, pricing and margin factors. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to learn, prioritize, and multitask in a fast-paced environment. Ability to collaborate with coworkers effectively. Frequently required to: sit for prolonged periods of time, reach for/manipulate standard office equipment, communicate with various staff and/or reach for and manipulate objects. Continuously exposed to indoor/climate-controlled office environment. Note:Valid Driver's License required for insurance purposes. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Compensation Min: USD $100,000.00/Yr. Compensation Max: USD $150,000.00/Yr.