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Grain Originator, Experienced

CHS Inc

Herman, MN
1 month ago

Job Description

Join CHS Inc as an Experienced Grain Originator and play a key role in connecting with producers in the Herman, MN area. You'll have the opportunity to procure grain, develop marketing programs, and build lasting relationships while contributing to the growth of CHS.

Key Responsibilities

  • Make professional contact with country elevators and farmer producers
  • Update customers on market trends and agriculture business
  • Grow CHS business with new customers and in new regions
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with key accounts
  • Procure CHS products from producers and elevators
  • Report hedges and purchasing/sale of contracts quickly and accurately
  • Respond to customer complaints and questions in a timely manner
  • Interpret industry reports and understand changes and trends
  • Plan and implement standard purchasing strategies
  • Gather market information and communicate to stakeholders
  • Collaborate internally to exchange information
  • Manage customer shipments in conjunction with CHS capacity
  • Execute logistics strategy around physical movement of goods
  • Demonstrate effective cross-selling success
  • Apply CHS sales cycle to achieve targeted results

Required Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED
  • 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Commodities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Manufacturing, Logistics, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Statistics or related field
  • Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships
  • Strong customer service skills including negotiation and conflict management
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong critical thinking and decision making skills
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Basic knowledge of available trucking and rail operations, including their rates and limits
  • Basic knowledge of logistics impact on customer business
  • Basic knowledge of cash and futures markets and hedging strategy

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insuranceWellness programsLife insuranceHealth and dependent care spending accountsPaid time off401(k)PensionProfit sharingShort- and long-term disabilityTuition reimbursementAdoption assistance