Vice President of Grain - Ag Plus : Job Details

Vice President of Grain Job Summary Location: South Whitley/AdministrationJob Title: Vice President of GrainDepartment: GrainReports to: Chief Executive OfficerSummary: Manage Ag Plus's grain origination, marketing, and grain accounting operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Supports Ag Plus's stated Vision, Mission, and Business Values.Projects a positive attitude to customers and employees at all times.Provides outstanding and courteous customer service.Coordinates Grain Department including merchandisers and originators.Other duties may be assigned. Elevator OperationsArrange transportation to accommodate grain trading volume and storage space management.Work with location managers as well as grain originators to manage storage volumes.Participate in federal and state grain warehouse examinations as needed. Grain MerchandisingManage the risk of the overall grain inventory and cash grain position to maximize profitability for Ag Plus.VP of Grain will assist farmer producers in the development of their grain marketing programs, with an emphasis on the education of producers using grain options strategies in their marketing plan.Oversee area grain originators regarding pricing and selling.Provide daily bid sheets and Internet market information.Hedge grain purchases and market grain when needed.Expand current grain origination effort to insure consistent coverage and message.Direct grain marketing and specialty crop programs to maximize customer and company benefit.Organize customer grain marketing meetings.Develop department and harvest policies with the CEO.Follow position limit rules and exception requirements.Communicate grain marketing information to customers and employees as needed.Communicate grain department policies throughout the company.Assist in cash flow projections, storage plans and budget support for the grain department.Supports the grain department policies and accounting functions. While adhering to the controls of the department and company as per the Authorized Grain Position Policy.Support and develop strong communication with all Ag Plus Divisions, and Branch Location Managers, and all customers, which enhance grain origination for Ag Plus.Accept additional responsibilities and duties as directed by the CEO.Read and follow employee policies. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has supervisory responsibilities. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university; or 10 years or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.