Grain Merchant

Job Title: Grain Merchant

Department: Merchandising

Reports To: Vice-President, Grain Division

Columbia Grain International, LLC is a global leader in the origination, processing, logistics, and distribution of high-quality bulk grains, pulses, edible beans, oilseeds, and organics for domestic and worldwide export markets. Our vertically integrated company is headquartered in Portland, OR, and we own and operate over 60 facilities, including grain elevators and pulse processing plants across WA, ID, MT, NE, and ND.

At all levels of our organization, our employees are some of the most experienced and knowledgeable in the industry. We've spent over 40 years cultivating lasting partnerships with a wide network of producers and the local communities surrounding our facilities, which enables us to source the highest quality product to fulfill our mission of feeding the world.

Position Description

The Grain Merchant is primarily responsible for buying and selling bulk grain utilizing shuttle freight, DET’s, COT’s, single rail cars and trucks. The Grain Merchant will work with the other members of the team to work toward operational goals while maintaining quality and efficiencies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Trades major product line commodities for the company rail as a profit/loss center.
• Monitors export and domestic markets and arbitrage opportunities.
• Hedges purchases/sales of commodities through an on-line order entry system.
• Coordinates grain shipments with elevator managers, other merchants and customers.
• Projects freight needs and corresponding coverage in deferred positions.
• Monitors railroad and barge performance, events, tariffs and rail incentive programs.
• Communicates with other company departments, vendors and customers.
• Other duties assigned.