Job Purpose and Impact The Senior Merchant will lead and direct complex merchandising work. In this role, you will handle a supplier base and fulfill transactions, delivering commodities that meet production requirements and specifications in terms of timing, volume, quantity and cost. You will lead and develop a team that buys and sells commodities from and to country elevators, producers, feed mills and processors. Key Accountabilities - Participate in selection of direct reports and provide input on plans for future workforce needs. - Communicate and interact with transportation and logistics, quality assurance, customer managers and credit manager to ensure efficient execution. - Work with the accounting and finance departments to determine monthly contract and inventory valuations for a short term strategy. - Research and analyze various freight opportunities in the marketplace to maximize margin. - Work directly with customers, suppliers and business counterparts to develop business solutions to meet their needs for a specific product. - Lead and develop a team, coach and make decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions. - Other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience - Minimum requirement of 4 years of relevant work experience. - Typically reflects 5 years or more of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications - Two years of supervisory experience #J-18808-Ljbffr