Top 10 Grain merchandising Jobs in Illinois

Grain Trader / Merchandiser
POSCO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA CORP —Schaumburg, IL
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Commodity Risk Advisor
Roach Ag. Marketing —Woodridge, IL
- $2,500 a week
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Marketing
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Grain Originator
Top Flight Grain Co-Operative —Lincoln, IL
- $55,000 - $75,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Merchandising
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Commodity Risk Manager
FURST-MCNESS COMPANY —Rockford, IL
- $150,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- 7 years
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Grain Origination Merchant
Cargill —Gibson City, IL
- Sales
- Customer service
- Mid-level
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Seasonal Part-time Grain Origination Assistant
CGB Enterprises, Inc. —Dwight, IL
- $17 - $27 an hour
- Part-time
- Inventory management
- Word processing
- Office
Grain Originator - Stronghurst, IL
Western Grain Marketing, LLC. —Stronghurst, IL
- $55,000 - $72,500 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Research Specialist in Agriculture (Meat Science Laboratory)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign —Urbana, IL
- $60,000 - $85,000 a year
- Online Application
- Bachelor of Science
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Industrial Maintenance Technician
Bartlett Grain —Sheffield, IL
- $25 an hour
- Extended hours
- Carpentry
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Profit sharing
- AD&D insurance
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Grain Trader / Merchandiser

POSCO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA CORP -
Schaumburg, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,000 - $150,000 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Cell phone reimbursement
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Gym membership

Qualifications

Food & beverage industry purchasing experience
Global sales
Rail transport operations
Cross-border logistics planning
Agricultural product transportation
Client relationship development
Dry bulk transportation
Barge freight transportation
International trade regulations
Commodities financial market experience
Stakeholder relationship building
Rail freight
Agricultural sales
Agriculture industry purchasing experience

Full Job Description

POSCO International America Corp. (PIAC) is the North American subsidiary of POSCO International, a global business company with extensive expertise in steel, energy, industrial materials, food & agri-business, and logistics. With headquarters in New Jersey and operations across the United States and Canada, PIAC connects global suppliers and customers through integrated sourcing, trading, logistics, and supply chain solutions.

Our Agribusiness Division plays a critical role in expanding POSCO International's global food and feed ingredient business by sourcing, marketing, and distributing agricultural commodities throughout North and Latin America. Leveraging a global network, strong industry relationships, and market intelligence, we provide reliable supply chain solutions for grain, feed ingredients, and related agricultural products.

At PIAC, employees have the opportunity to work in a dynamic international environment where entrepreneurial thinking, commercial excellence, and cross-border collaboration drive business growth. We are committed to developing long-term partnerships with our customers while creating opportunities for talented professionals to make a meaningful impact in global trade and agribusiness.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will possess a strong, active commercial network across both the U.S processing and logistics industry and Latin American feed ingredient markets. This role is responsible for originating Soybean Meal (SBM), DDGS, and grains within the United States, managing domestic inland logistics, and expanding export sales throughout Latin America. The candidate must be capable of executing end-to-end physical trading, from sourcing and freight management to international sales and P&L ownership.

Key Responsibilities

U.S Origination & Domestic Logistics
- Domestic Sourcing: Procure SBM and DDGS by leveraging established relationships with U.S soybean crushers and ethanol production plants.
- Inland Freight Management: Direct and optimize railcar, truck, and barge movements from processing plants to port terminals.
- Port Terminal Operations: Negotiate and manage elevation, throughput, and storage agreements at major U.S export ports (US Gulf, PNW).
- Basis & Spread Analysis: Monitor U.S crush margins, production schedules, and domestic basis trends to support optimal buying strategies
Latin America Export Sales
- Export Sales Expansion: Grow export volumes of SBM, DDGS, and grains by selling to feed mills, integrators, and distributors across Latin America.
- Relationship Management: Maintain and strengthen relationships with key buyers, purchasing managers, and major buying groups in target countries (e.g., Mexico, Columbia, Peru).
- Market Intelligence: Analyze regional demand, competitor activity, crop deficits, and import regulations to identify profitable trade flows.
Trade Execution & P&L Management
- Contract Execution: Oversee international contract negotiation (Incoterms), L&C compliance, and ocean freight booking.
- Risk & Profitability: Manage destination sales margins, customer credit exposure, and overall trading book profitability for the region.

Qualification

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, International Trade, Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field
Experience: 5+ years in grain/co-product merchandising, U.S domestic origination, or feed ingredient export sales – preferably with experience in Latin American markets.
Commercial network

Active sourcing relationship with U.S soybean crushers and ethanol producers
Strong sales network with feed mills, importers, and agricultural buyers in Latin America
- Logistics & Trade Expertise
Deep understanding of U.S rail freight tariff, barge logistics, and port elevator operations
Strong knowledge of international trade finance, ocean freight, and import/phytosanitary protocols

Preferred Experience

Experience working with multinational trading houses, exporters, or global agribusiness firms
Knowledge of Korean business culture and/or bilingual ability (English and Korean) highly advantageous

Benefits

Competitive 401k with employer match
Generous PTO and Sick Leave
Gym reimbursement
Lunch/Cellphone Stipend
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life) 100% covered by the employer

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Grain Originator

Commodity Risk Manager

Grain Origination Merchant

Seasonal Part-time Grain Origination Assistant

Grain Originator - Stronghurst, IL

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