Business Operations Specialist

UNITED GRAIN CORPORATION

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the development and retention of relationships with Producers. The objective is to develop strong relationships, so producers view UGC as a vendor of choice. In partnership with CTO Managers and Regional Marketing Partner/Merchandisers, they will develop plans and set goals to build relationships for the origination of grains and oilseeds that will increase throughput and maximize output. To provide value beyond just the purchase of grain and oilseed, develop market plans with producers utilizing UGC marketing tools and programs, and lead market outlook and other meetings multiple times a year that promote UGC marketing and logistical services with local farmers and farm groups. They will use purchase negotiation and contracting, logistics management involved in the origination and to ensure the successful delivery of purchased grain to the Elevators and any other pile locations or satellite facilities. The position will require support from and regular communication with the Regional Marketing Partner and Merchandising staff to develop purchasing strategies and provide continuous local market information and intelligence.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in agriculture or business is required but equivalent work experience and education will be considered
• Minimum two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in basis/cash merchandising and basic knowledge of hedging grain with futures
• Proven interpersonal skills; must support a team-oriented approach within the immediate facility for United Grain Corporation
• Exceptional negotiation skills required
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with Producers daily

Responsibilities

• Development and retention of relationships with Producers
• Develop plans and set goals to build relationships for the origination of grains and oilseeds
• Develop market plans with producers utilizing UGC marketing tools and programs
• Lead market outlook and other meetings multiple times a year that promote UGC marketing and logistical services with local farmers and farm groups
• Purchase negotiation and contracting
• Logistics management involved in the origination and to ensure the successful delivery of purchased grain to the Elevators and any other pile locations or satellite facilities
• Support from and regular communication with the Regional Marketing Partner and Merchandising staff to develop purchasing strategies and provide continuous local market information and intelligence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level