This position is responsible for the origination of and logistics coordination of rail grains and oilseeds into LDC’s export terminals, river terminals and processing assets. Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions Gather news, statistics and information related to individual commodity supply and demand from customers and trade sources, and distribute that information to the remainder of the group to support overall strategic trading/positioning (i.e., contributes to research function).  Proposes and take new SE rail trade opportunities based on collected information. Stay abreast of market developments, ensuring timely group updates & interpretation of market data  Use historical information to analyze pricing trends and project forward market pricing outlook Engages in trade and balance sheet discussions around premium and flat price positions Ensure positions are accurately reported and daily P&L’s tie out  Works closely with Burns Harbor, Export Group, and ethanol group to define origination strategy & ensure regional alignment   Active participant in discussion around US corn premium positioning. Manage the implementation & execution of the US corn premium/basis strategy with a focus on Southeast flows. Receives rail applications from third parties and manages the trains timely billing to destinations.  Responsible for billing of all trains, internal or third party, or determining designated billing party if LDC does not bill the train.  Communicate with country rail terminals daily with goal of buying and increasing grain purchases. Devise and execute origination strategies for commodities. Works to achieve “last right of refusal” relationships with various Co-ops and commercials elevators Compose regular market wires, position updates and strategy plans. Build and strengthen long term relationships with customer base, attending industry sponsored events and customer visits.  Additional Responsibilities Ensure contracts are entered and fills/ settlements are completed timely.  Works with execution, and A/P group to ensure prompt payment of invoices.  Assists in the resolution of execution questions.   
