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CHS Inc. has an exciting opportunity in our Global Grain & Processing business unit located in Inver Grove Heights, MN. We are looking for a Senior Trade Execution Coordinator to support execution of bulk agricultural commodity export shipments. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing complex international transactions in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

• Lead execution of complex CFR and FOB export contracts involving bulk agricultural commodities across international trade lanes.
• Review and interpret governing contracts including NAEGA, GAFTA, and FOSFA to support execution decisions, issue resolution, and risk mitigation.
• Prepare, review, and issue export documentation including bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, phytosanitary certificates, certificates of origin, and related shipping documents.
• Coordinate with internal CHS teams including Merchandising, Logistics Operations, Accounting, Treasury, Trade Compliance, Credit & Risk, and Legal to support successful contract execution.
• Manage communication and coordination with external stakeholders including freight forwarders, vessel agents, independent surveyors, fumigation companies, terminals, banks, and contract brokers to support execution continuity and issue resolution.
• Monitor shipment execution milestones, proactively identify operational or contractual risks and support resolution of documentation discrepancies, delays, claims, and customer-facing exceptions while protecting CHS contractual interests.
• Support laytime review activities, contract settlement processes, invoicing, and payment follow-up activities associated with export transactions.
• Maintain accurate contract and shipment information within trade execution systems to support operational controls, reporting accuracy, and compliance requirements.
• Lead or support process improvement initiatives focused on execution efficiency, operational controls, shipment visibility, documentation quality, and workflow optimization.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced Trade Execution Coordinators and support onboarding and knowledge-sharing activities across the team.

• High School diploma or GED
• 4+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Transportation and Logistics

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting/Finance, or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting bulk vessel export execution activities within agricultural commodity markets.
• Working knowledge of trade finance instruments including letters of credit, documentary collections, and international payment processes.
• Experience utilizing AI-enabled productivity tools, workflow automation, or operational reporting systems.
• Strong knowledge of international trade execution processes, export documentation requirements, and commodity shipment coordination.
• Experience managing complex international transactions involving multiple stakeholders, counterparties, and operational constraints.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and trade execution systems.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• In-depth understanding of the contract creation process and governing trading roles
• In-depth understanding and use of compliance tools and regulations
• Advanced knowledge of letters of credit  and their applications, rules and guidelines from Corporate Finance, foreign countries etc. 
• Advanced knowledge of a diverse list of agricultural commodities, products and their governing contracts
• Spanish language ability preferred.
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.