What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grain Buyer position at Disability Solutions?
Who are we : We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement. We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 850 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector - agriculture! Learn more here : https : / / www.thewengergroup.comPosition Summary : The Grain Buyer is responsible for buying and contracting grain (corns, soybeans, wheat), developing long-term business relationships with identified customers and identifying and contacting prospective customers. They will work with grain producers to facilitate marketing plans, provide clear and consistent messaging to customers, aid in grain flow / storage planning at the location level and help Wenger Feed Mill locations meet production and quality goals. They are responsible for ensuring the current buying program is being managed to maximize returns while maintaining competitive pricing.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesEffectively and efficiently procure grain from area producers into the Wenger Feed Mill system, focusing on both basis, quality, volume, and strategic objectives. Developing long-term business relationships with a targeted customer and strive to meet the individual customer's marketing needs, along with identifying and promoting the value of doing business with the Nutrify / Wenger Team. The primary goal will be to maximize mutual value for both the customer and Nutrify.Understanding and following Nutrify's grain contracting procedures as well as National Grain and Feed Association Trade and Arbitration Rules in daily grain contract activity.Communicating effectively with customers, via direct and electronic means (i.e. text messaging, e-mail, newsletters, social media, etc.), and with others in the Nutrify Procurement Department to originate and procure grain.Tracking and communicating producer trends, marketing plans, crop conditions, wants / needs / concerns to the appropriate people within the Nutrify Management Team.Utilizing and maintaining detailed records on the targeted customers to enhance the understanding of customers' needs and the unique characteristics of their operations. Participating and assisting in the planning and execution of the Nutrify Grain Procurement Team strategy, business plans, and marketing efforts.working closely with Wenger Feed Mill Managers to make joint farm calls to effectively initiate / maintain customer relationships with Nutrify.Who you are : Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and related experience and / or training.10 years' experience in buying and trading grain Agriculture background required with knowledge of production agriculture; strong customer focus; strong communication and listening skills. Experience with CME and related activities preferred Ability to relate to needs of agri-business people. Ability to negotiate favorable contracts ability to develop mutual trust and satisfaction with vendors and customers Ability to respect market directions and handle the pressure of market positions.Ability to work in a team environment.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Proficient in Microsoft Office (M.S. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Must have a valid driver's license with the ability to operate a motor vehicle.In addition to our more traditional benefits, we also offer great perks and numerous resources for professional development and team building : Promotional opportunities Rewards and recognition programs Robust onboarding and training program Employee Discount Programs (Perks at Work) Employee referral program Encouraging and collaborative cultureWhat our benefits are : Paid Time Off, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Parental Leave, etc. Carebridge Employee Assistance ProgramFor all full-time members : Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account (HSA) Medical Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Pet InsuranceEach team member has the potential to earn a yearly bonus based on the achievement of company goals. The Wenger Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #TWG
