What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing and Logistics Professional position at AGRI-SEARCH?
**Role Overview:**
AGRI-SEARCH seeks an experienced Marketing and Logistics Professional to spearhead grain merchandising efforts at their Illinois-based operations. This individual will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient grain movement and maximizing profitability.
Main Responsibilities:
- Executing grain merchandising duties with autonomy, while maintaining open communication with the General Manager.
- Monitoring market trends, implementing effective hedging strategies, and serving as a primary source for marketing information.
- Collaborating with various locations to provide timely pricing and purchasing grain updates, guiding team members where necessary.
- Developing team members' understanding of HTA's and basic contracts, facilitating discussions with farmers.
- Participating in rail settlement processes, working closely with an office colleague.
Requirements:
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in grain merchandising, preferably with rail expertise and a Series 3 license.
- A Bachelor's degree in Ag Economics/Ag Business or a related field is desirable.
- This role demands exceptional analytical skills, enabling the candidate to compare truck and rail markets continuously.
