Grain Trader​/Merchandiser; Wheat​/Corn​/Soybean

The ideal candidate will possess a strong, active commercial network across both the U.S

processing and logistics industry and Latin American feed ingredient markets. This role is

responsible for originating Soybean Meal (SBM), DDGS, and grains within the United States,

managing domestic inland logistics, and expanding export sales throughout Latin America.

The candidate must be capable of executing end-to-end physical trading, from sourcing

and freight management to international sales and P&L ownership.

• a. Domestic Sourcing:
  Procure SBM and DDGS by leveraging established relationships with U.S soybean crushers and ethanol production plants.
• b. Inland Freight Management:
  Direct and optimize railcar, truck, and barge movements from processing plants to port terminals.
• c. Port Terminal Operations:
  Negotiate and manage elevation, throughput, and storage agreements at major U.S export ports (US Gulf, PNW).

and domestic basis trends to support optimal buying strategies

• a. Export Sales Expansion:
  Grow export volumes of SBM, DDGS, and grains by selling to feed mills, integrators, and distributors across Latin America.
• b. Relationship Management:
  Maintain and strengthen relationships with key buyers, purchasing managers, and major buying groups in target countries (e.g., and import regulations to identify profitable trade flows.

• a. Contract Execution:
  Oversee international contract negotiation (Incoterms), L&C compliance, and ocean freight booking. exposure, and overall trading book profitability for the region.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, International Trade, Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field
• Experience:
  
  5+ years in grain/co-product merchandising, U.S domestic origination, or feed ingredient export sales – preferably with experience in
• Active sourcing relationship with U.S soybean crushers and ethanol producers
• Strong sales network with feed mills, importers, and agricultural buyers in Latin America
• Deep understanding of U.S rail freight tariff, barge logistics, and port elevator operations
• Strong knowledge of international trade finance, ocean freight, and import/phytosanitary protocols

• Experience working with multinational trading houses, exporters, or global