Grain Freight Manager - Decatur, IL
Company: ADM
Location: Decatur
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description Grain Freight Manager - Decatur, ILThis is a
full-time, exempt position.The role of Grain Freight Manager is to
Develop and maintain relationships with the Central IL Farm
Origination Team, Central & East Central Illinois Commercial teams,
Decatur Corn/Soy processing, Trucking Companies (drivers), as well
as the farmers that we service.Work with the origination team to
develop competitive rates off farm to our processing facilities as
well as country elevator assets.
Work with the commercial teams in central and east central Illinois
to develop competitive rates to any destination that they think
they can deliver to.Understand current costs in order to make
better informed decisions when quoting rates to farmers and
commercial teams.Work closely with FOB team to maximize backhauls
for feed/fertilizer in the central Illinois corridor.Travel with
individual originators to farm meetings to gain insight on what the
Producer needs from ADM as well as convey what we need from them to
be successful.Conduct meetings with haulers to develop a deeper
understanding of their business in the hopes that they can grow
their fleet.
Learn and understand where haulers are based to insure they are
running loaded as much as possible.Gain a working knowledge and
understanding of freight spreads between our country elevator
network, processors, as well as each individual farm.Key Skills and
CompetenciesAchievement motivationAnalytical thinkingConceptual
thinkingSelf-confidenceDealing with failureFlexibilityInformation
SeekingInnovationOrganizational awarenessRequired Knowledge and
Skills:University Degree in Agriculture or related field of study3+
years of experience in commodity trading and or logisticsComputer
competence, especially use of email, Future Source, AGRIS, IBM, and
internal web based applicationsDemonstrated capacity to excel in a
fast paced environmentThis position requires working at a desk both
on a telephone and at a computer for prolonged periods of timeSome
overnight travel required with this positionExcited about this role
but don't meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often
applicants will self-select out if they don't check every box. We
encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate
for this role or another one of our openings.ADM requires the
successful completion of a background check. "AJCIND"
REF:84577BR
Keywords: ADM, Terre Haute , Grain Freight Manager - Decatur, IL, Professions , Decatur, Indiana
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