A strong and well-established grain company in northwest Kansas is seeking to add an experienced Grain Merchandiser to their team. This is a collaborative environment where employees play a direct role in shaping trading strategy, customer relationships, and overall success.
Position Overview The Grain Merchandiser is responsible for buying, selling, and optimizing grain inventory to meet market demands while maximizing profitability. The ideal candidate will have 3–5+ years of experience, preferably with coarse grains such as corn, milo, and wheat, and will be comfortable handling cross-country trading and higher-volume transactions.
Key Responsibilities
Purchase and sell commodities using market knowledge, analysis, and data to drive profitable results.
Develop and execute merchandising strategies that align with company goals while effectively managing risk.
Monitor and analyze market conditions, competition, and transportation rates to optimize procurement and logistics.
Conduct daily hedging activities and prepare accurate position reports.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships, providing excellent service and timely support.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective communication and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
3–5+ years of grain merchandising or commodity trading experience required.
Strong knowledge of coarse grains and cross-country trading.
Understanding of hedging, logistics, and market risk management.
Proven ability to analyze markets and make timely, strategic decisions.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
Valid driver’s license required.
Why Apply?
Opportunity to join a stable, multi-generational organization with a strong presence in the region.
Direct impact on trading decisions and company strategy.
Room for professional growth in a supportive, team-focused environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
