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Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is a farmer-owned agribusiness cooperative engaged in the procurement, processing, marketing, and transportation of oilseeds, grains, and related products worldwide. Since 1983, we have grown into one of the largest soybean processing cooperatives in the world, with a diversified portfolio spanning renewable fuels, refined vegetable oils, grain and ag products, and global operations.

Our long-standing financial strength and cooperative values create a culture of stability, collaboration, and long-term career growth. AGP employees benefit from industry-leading retirement and insurance programs, meaningful work that supports agriculture, and opportunities to advance across our organization.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Merchandiser to join our Corporate Merchandising team in Omaha. In this role, you will merchandise soybeans and finished soybean products while managing supply chain positions and price risk. You will build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and end-users, negotiate transactions, and contribute to market strategy and trading decisions in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

This position offers the opportunity to deepen expertise in commodity merchandising, hedging strategies, and agricultural supply chain dynamics while directly impacting business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Merchandise soybeans and soybean products through cash and/or basis trading activities

• Negotiate purchase and sales contracts with suppliers and customers

• Develop and maintain strong commercial relationships with producers, processors, and end-users

• Manage supply chain positions, logistics coordination, and risk exposure

• Monitor and interpret market conditions, fundamentals, and pricing signals

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, logistics, risk management, and finance teams

• Represent the company at industry and customer events

• Travel to plant locations, customers, and industry meetings as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, agribusiness, finance, economics, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in grain, oilseed, or agricultural commodity merchandising/trading

• Demonstrated negotiation and commercial decision-making skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and market interpretation ability

• Excellent relationship-building and customer communication skills

• Ability to thrive in a competitive, fast-moving trading environment

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and multitasking ability

Why Join Us

AGP invests in our people with a comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• 100% employer-funded pension plan

• 401(k) with company match (traditional and Roth options)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life, short- and long-term disability coverage

• HSA and flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)

• Generous paid time off

• Strong work/life balance and career development opportunities

If you're ready to grow your merchandising career with a stable, farmer-owned global leader in agriculture, we encourage you to apply and grow with us.

Ag Processing Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer that participates in E-Verify.