Louis Dreyfus Company is looking for a Rail Trader responsible for the rail origination and logistics management of grains and oilseeds for our export terminals and processing assets. You will play a key role in sourcing product, optimizing supply chains, and executing strategic trades.

What You'll Do

Originate grain and oilseeds from interior rail terminals.
Communicate daily with the country network to drive information flow and strengthen customer relationships.
Optimize rail and port/vessel logistics through coordination with the Kansas City rail team.
Identify and execute arbitrage opportunities to maximize logistics value.
Work with US product line traders to develop and implement regional premium positioning strategy.
Ensure positions are accurately reflected and tie P&L daily.
Stay abreast of market developments, ensuring timely group updates and interpretation of market data.
Coordinate information flow between departments to meet internal and external customer requirements.
Compose market wires, position updates, track lineups, and vessel lineups as necessary.
Participate in customer visits, industry social events, and company acreage and yield tours.
Use historical information to analyze pricing trends and project forward market pricing outlook.
Ensure contracts are entered the day of trade and fills/settlements are completed timely.
Learn and utilize CINCH and other internal application software.
Gather news, statistics, and supply/demand information from customers and trade sources, and distribute it to support strategic trading.
Process a variety of information and data to devise and execute trading strategies.
Negotiate with trade counterparts to maximize corporate returns.
Advise on trading strategies, assess buying and selling risks, and negotiate contract terms with clients.
Prioritize work schedules to meet deadlines and continuously adjust priorities to resolve unexpected issues.

What We're Looking For

Five or more years of experience in an agribusiness firm in a merchandising or trading capacity.
Thorough understanding of grain markets, basis trading, and rail logistics.
Three or more years of direct position ownership and experience with logistics management.
Demonstrated strong negotiating skills and commercial understanding combined with a results orientation.
Capability to consolidate global and domestic market drivers into a point of view and executable trading strategy.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to select relevant information from a flow of information.
Demonstrated ability to manage trading, logistics, and execution risks.
Extensive knowledge of the U.S. transportation systems, relationships with major transportation providers, and a good working knowledge of grain trading and transportation.
Knowledge of railroad logistics specifically and vessel logistics preferably.
Knowledge of demurrage/despatch concepts.
Familiarity with current commodity transportation issues.
Proficiency with MS Excel, database administration, and online systems/websites.
Knowledge of fundamentals of grain accounting, basis/flat price trading, and futures markets.
Strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Agriculture, Economics, or a related discipline.

Technical Stack

MS Excel
CINCH
Database administration software
Online systems/websites

Team & Environment

You will be part of a matrix organization consisting of six geographical regions and ten platforms.

Benefits & Compensation

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision care coverage.
Flexible spending account plans.
Employee assistance program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
401k with Company Match.
Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles).
Dynamic and stimulating international environment with outstanding career development opportunities.

Work Mode

This position operates in an onsite work mode.

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.