What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commodity Contract Specialist position at Red River Commodities Inc?
Red River Commodities is a leading processor of sunflower seeds and specialty grains, specializing in high-quality, nutritious food products. We pride ourselves on our sustainable practices, innovation, and commitment to delivering superior products to our customers. Our team shares core values focused on quality, innovation, responsibility, and community. We work hard, play harder, embrace authenticity, and always support one another to achieve our goals.
Location: 501 42nd St N. Fargo, ND 58102
Job Summary:
The Commodity Contract Specialist plays a key role in managing grower contracts, entering and maintaining data in the ERP system, and supporting the operations of the Northern Processing and Wildlife divisions. This position ensures accurate documentation, invoicing, and reporting related to commodity transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete and manage grower contracts including data entry, mailing, and record keeping.
- Maintain knowledge of contract details, such as pricing, discounts, delivery points, and contract language.
- Learn and continuously improve working knowledge of the ERP system.
- Enter and update grower/vendor information.
- Enter commodity receipts for Northern Processing and Wildlife divisions.
- Complete transfer orders for Northern Processing and Wildlife divisions.
- Handle and approve freight invoices related to commodity receipts.
- Enter planting seed orders, including sales, returns, and transfers.
- Complete shipping invoices for the Processing division.
- Run routine position reports for the Processing and Wildlife divisions.
- Send and track annual planting seed confirmations.
- Maintain accurate records for loads received at both company and third-party facilities.
- Complete storage and handling calculations for 3rd parties
- Complete shrink forms when crops have been cleaned out from third-party locations.
- Assist with various tasks and projects related to commodity documentation and data management as assigned.
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in contract administration, commodities, agriculture, or a related field.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agriculture, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field is a plus but not required
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Company Benefits:
At Red River Commodities, we value our employees and are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for career growth and development. Below are some additional benefits that we offer.
- On-demand pay available through Tapcheck
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- 401k & company match
- Profit Sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
Red River Commodities and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization. Red River Commodities makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
We are committed to maintaining a legal and compliant workplace. As part of our hiring process, Red River Commodities participates in the E-Verify program.
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