Barge Freight Trader

Summary

CHS Inc., a leading global agribusiness and the largest farmer-owned cooperative in the U.S., is seeking a Barge Freight Trader to manage and optimize the transportation of agricultural commodities via inland waterways. This role is critical in ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and timely movement of goods across the barge network.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and determine barge freight trading strategies to optimize opportunities, volume and profit while controlling risk.
• Act as first point of contact with barge carriers to source and procure barge capacity that is needed across the river system
• Manage, plan and optimize barge capacity supply versus demand
• Apply understanding of barge freight trading terms, trade flows, risk measurement and profit and loss analysis.
• Coordinate with internal and external customers to grow CHS business in a profitable manner, manage risk, reduce cost and determine the best sourcing options.
• Collaborate with various product lines and river terminals to ensure pricing and logistical needs are being met
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure execution runs smoothly.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Oversee customer service and quickly resolve issues with traders, terminals and other supply chain stakeholders
• Provide various market and economic analysis, supply/demand reports, price strategy development and guidance, and risk management strategies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key industry leaders, strategic community partners, and be involved with industry associations.
• Manage sales budget and expenses, forecast product supply and demand by account.
• Prepare and conduct presentations, negotiate contracts, and proposals.
• Supply Chain Management: manage relationships with internal production and customers; assist with issues such as logistics, quality assurance.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• High School diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Commodities
• 2+ years of experience in Trading

Additional Qualifications

• Understanding of commodity markets and trading principles
• Ability to adapt to fast changing environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or related field
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.