Summary:
The Grain Merchandising Intern will be responsible for assisting the Grain & Supply Chain team with a variety of administrative and commercial-related activities.
Pay Grade: $23-$28 per hour.
Primary Duties:
New Crop Wheat Sampling Program
Organize and send out instructions to suppliers to send in wheat samples
Track sample requests to ensure compliance by suppliers
Collect and analyze quality data received from wheat samples
Map the flour quality results by region
Create a presentation updating the grain and sales teams on new crop wheat and flour quality
Wheat Market & Economic Analysis
Write daily market recap for sales, finance, and operations teams
Develop US wheat export analysis, with emphasis on Japan non-MAFF shipments
Develop automated USDA reporting in PowerBI
Review Miller Milling wheat and flour blends to ensure proper wheat hedging
Assist in specialty flour research and economic data by region
Administration/Other
Update supplier information in new CRM software
Track market prices of impactful items and present to sales and grain teams
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Working toward degree or strong interest in Agribusiness, Business, or related field
Strong attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment