Career Opportunity!

Commodity Merchandiser

Operational since 2001, Dakota Ethanol in Wentworth, SD produces more than 90 million gallons of ethanol annually. The company also produces distillers grains and non-food grade corn oil, providing a feed source for local livestock producers or the biodiesel industry.

We are seeking a Commodity Merchandiser who develops, implements, and maintains a broad base of co-product customers; market co-product production for the ethanol plant and evaluates market conditions in order to maintain inventory levels and maximize revenues. FT/Exempt, Days, Monday-Friday!

What you do!

• Strive to maximize plant profitability by implementing effective risk management strategies and
  tools with respect to co-product marketing and transportation.
• Strive to build and maintain relationships with local producers and customers.
• Establish and maintain inventory tracking systems that are acceptable to management and regulatory agencies.
• Communicate commodity status to the Commodity Manager & third-party marketers on a daily basis.
• Create sales contracts and review contract status.
• Create shipping schedules and review status.
• Arrange transportation to meet shipping schedules.
• Collaborate with operations department to develop and monitor daily co-product production schedules to maximize economic benefits.
• Monitor and manage credit risk.
• Manage third-party trucking companies for freight rates, insurance coverage, performance & billings.
• Manage feed license registration and reporting for applicable states.
• Maintain records and submit all required reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform tasks associated with Feed Safety/Quality, assigned or as needed, to meet internal and
  external requirements relating to the production of safe, quality feed products.
• Support staff with daily processing of invoices and freight billing.
• Assist Commodity Manager with procurement of corn and corn position management.
• Assist scale operator with daily operations of the scale room.
• AND MORE!!!!

What you need!

• Associate s degree or greater, or equivalent work experience required. One (1) to three (3) years experience in agribusiness.
• Knowledge of grading grain to USDA specifications, weighing, inventory management and safe grain handling experience preferred.
• Knowledge in Word, Excel and Outlook and the ability and willingness to learn new software applications is required.
• Excellent organizational skills, communications skills, the ability to multi-task and most importantly, the ability to work well in a team is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Data entry while seated for greater than one hour, telephone use, occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Office environment with telephone and computer work. Occasional exposure to dust, odors,
  fumes, noise, and temperature variations.

What we offer!

Excellent compensation with a $2,000 NEW HIRE BONUS plus a great benefits package ~ Health & Dental Insurance, Flex Spending Account, 401k w/company match, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays,100% Company Paid Group Life Insurance/AD&D/Long Term Disability, AFLAC and a family, fun environment!

If this is an excellent opportunity to join our team at Dakota Ethanol, apply with us!

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