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Role Description

The Specialty Grain Originator is considered a “boots on the ground” person that will cover the Emerging Nutrition origination in the Palouse region. This role will be instrumental in building producer relationships while originating alternative grains, pulses, and organic wheat to support the Emerging Nutrition Product Portfolio.

• Familiar with origination strategies including the relative value of commodities.
• Monitor competing crop rotation options and understand underlying commodity price direction.
• Understand the relationship between futures and cash markets.
• Comprehend wheat class spreads, freight, and possess a working knowledge of customer specifications and the grain optimization process.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship building, and communication skills.
• Apply creativity, passion, and entrepreneurial spirit to source and build out the Emerging Nutrition raw material supply chain.
• Identify origination opportunities, expand the grower footprint, and contract acres that align with strategic intent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commodity origination, applying commodity transaction principles, managing commodity margins, logistics, and freight planning.
• Knowledge of agriculture and agronomy production.
• Proven experience working in a fast-paced, transactional environment with accountability for decisions impacting revenue generation.
• Proven communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to formulate strategy, make decisions, and execute plans effectively.
• Ability to work as a member of a team towards a team goal while managing individual projects.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing business conditions.
• Motivation and ability to execute projects/tasks on time.
• Must have an entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to drive innovation.

Requirements

• Frequent on-farm visits with growers throughout the Palouse region.
• Collaborate with the Specialty Grain Merchant to execute the Emerging Nutrition Alternative Grains origination strategy.
• Source specialty grains that align with business needs and growth opportunities.
• Regularly engage with customers and growers to understand their business and develop relationships.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to support strategy and growth plans for the business as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
• Life and Disability Programs
• Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
• Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE)