Summary: This position is responsible and accountable for all operations surrounding the daily corn procurement at a Green Plains biorefinery. The position will manage and execute marketing strategies for corn origination while also managing day-to-day logistics. The position is also required to work with leadership to build and strengthen customer relationships.

Responsibilities

Work with management to maximize plant profitability by implementing effective risk management strategies and tools with respect to origination, marketing, sales, and transportation Oversee the successful acquisition of daily corn grind Negotiate the purchase of assigned commodities Identify, develop, and manage strong relationships with customers and suppliers Have an unwavering commitment to customer-service Manage trading positions, inventories, and forward positions to minimize risk and maximize profitability Analyze markets, identify market trends, and optimize positions to maximize profitability Possess understanding of the Chicago Board of Trade and collaborate with leadership on price movements and trends, USDA reports, and future projections Work with leadership to understand the grain grading and weighing functions according to USDA and state specifications

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or formal training in agricultural commodity trading/position Zero to four (0-4) years of related experience preferred Physical agricultural products trading, transportation / shipping and arbitrage experience is preferred Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook and the ability and willingness to learn new software applications Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and most importantly the ability to work well in diverse teams Outstanding negotiation, analytical, and business skills Detail oriented, strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize workloads Independent worker, self-motivated, high sense of urgency Maintain positive professional relationships, both internal and external Demonstrated business acumen and leadership skills

Company Description
Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading biorefining company focused on the development and utilization of fermentation, agricultural and biological technologies in the processing of annually renewable crops into sustainable value-added ingredients. This includes the production of cleaner low carbon biofuels, renewable feedstocks for advanced biofuels and high purity alcohols for use in cleaners and disinfectants. Green Plains is an innovative producer of Ultra-High Protein and novel ingredients for animal and aquaculture diets to help satisfy a growing global appetite for sustainable protein. The Company also owns a 48.9% limited partner interest and a 2.0% general partner interest in Green Plains Partners LP

Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefits package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.