Grain Merchandising Support Specialist
Job Description
Job Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage your talents in a growing organization? We have excellent opportunities within The Arthur Companies for people that have a desire to grow in their careers, possess strong customer service skills, have an attention to detail, uphold safety requirements and enjoy working in a team oriented environment.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Grain Merchandising Support Specialist supports the grain merchandising team through a combination of contract administration, position tracking, reporting, accounting, and customer service. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate data flow, operational efficiency, and strong grower relationships.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grain Contracts & Cash Position
- Enter grain purchase and sales contracts into the ERP system
- Coordinate with Accounting to input futures trades and reconcile daily grain position
- Monitor and communicate daily cash position updates to the merchandising team
- Distribute and track grower contracts, ensuring signature compliance within 30 days
Reporting & Data Management
- Generate and distribute weekly reports, including new purchase and sales contracts
- Provide daily and weekly operational reports such as truck volume, Daily Position Reports (DPR), and Long/Short summaries
Accounting Support
- Assist with grain transaction processing: ticket entry, invoicing, settlements, and payments
- Print and distribute grain reports and customer checks
- Reconcile invoiced vs. paid amounts and support billing for custom hauled bushels
- Collaborate with operations to support a growing custom hauling fleet
Customer & Merchandising Support
- Answer incoming grain-related calls and provide back-up grain purchasing when the merchandising team is unavailable
- Ensure accurate communication with merchandisers for timely hedging decisions
Seasonal & Operational Support
- Perform additional duties as needed, including support during busy spring and fall seasons at the Page location
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Required:
- High school diploma; associate's degree in related field preferred
- Strong organizational skills with attention to accuracy and deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn and navigate ERP/accounting systems (Ag-specific preferred)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Team-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to adapt to seasonal demands
Preferred:
- Experience in agriculture, grain merchandising, or agribusiness accounting
- Familiarity with grain markets, logistics, or commodity tracking systems
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Light sedentary office work
- Frequently: vision and hearing abilities, sitting and repetitive wrist, hand, and/or finger movement
- Sometimes: lifting, carrying up to 20-35 lbs (i.e. office supplies)
- Rarely: extensive standing, walking, exposure to hazardous materials, weather conditions
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
The Arthur Companies is a diversified agricultural business that includes grain, agronomy services, birdseed and a fertilizer company. There is a proud tradition of customer service excellence in all that we do that dates back to 1906. We are privately owned and operated, putting business decisions close to our team. Please visit our website (www.arthurcompanies.com) for additional information.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. Arthur Companies reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant. Arthur Companies is an at-will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. We are an equal opportunity employer.