logistics supervisor @ London Agricultural Commodities Inc.

For over 40 years, London Agricultural Commodities (LAC) has been buying, selling and storing agricultural commodities throughout Canada and the United States. Today, LAC has 16 grain elevators and almost 22 million bushels of storage. Grain marketing services and logistics capabilities give LAC unique advantages to provides customers with various opportunities.

We are seeking a candidate to fill a position at our Grain Merchandising Office in London, Ontario. Initially, the successful candidate will assist our existing commodity traders by handling logistics, commodity contracting, record-keeping, and commodity origination with the goal of transitioning to the Senior Grain Merchandiser role, responsible for their own trading position. This is a tremendous opportunity to learn the Grain Merchandising business and grow with our firm.

The Junior Grain Merchandiser will provide trading as well as logistical support to the senior grain merchants. This individual is a key person responsible for working with freight carriers to negotiate freight rates, as well as manage and maintain load schedules and commodity deliveries across the province. We are a high volume and fast-paced group with numerous delivery points across the province. Maintaining positive customer and vendor relations is significant to this role and is a direct representation of our team and company.

Frequent verbal and electronic communication is required. This role requires a solid understanding and execution of company policies and procedures, excellent communication skills, ability to manage through ambiguity, independent problem-solving, customer orientation, team collaboration and a high level of multitasking ability in a team environment. Being a self-starter is a must.

• Job RequirementsAssist the merchandiser team with accounting responsibilities to ensure prompt payment of invoices.
• Provide customer support and coordinate logistics.
• Assist the merchant team with customer questions.
• Provide accurate and timely logistics or billing.
• Communicate business position and miscellaneous adjustments with the merchandiser team.
• Reconcile business unit trading position daily.
• RequirementsUniversity degree (Agricultural-related degree is an asset)Strong math skillsExcellent customer service skillsRobust communication skillsComplex problem-solving skillsAbility to organize and prioritize multiple tasksAbility to conduct repetitive tasks accurately and completelyMaintain positive working relationships with both internal and external customersMS Office Suite proficiency This is a tremendous opportunity if you are interested in a long-term and rewarding career in Grain Merchandising.

If you are a co-op student in agriculture or a related discipline such as business or economics, have an agricultural background or have obtained work experience in an agricultural organization and are interested in applying for this role, we would be glad to discuss the benefits of working with our team. We thank all of those who express interest in this opportunity, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested in joining our Team? Apply today by clicking on APPLY TO THIS POSITION.