Employment

For over 35 years London Agricultural Commodities (LAC) has been buying, selling and storing agricultural commodities throughout Canada and the United States. Today, LAC has 18 grain elevators and almost 18 million bushels of storage. Grain marketing services and logistic capabilities give LAC unique advantages to provides customers with various opportunities.

We are seeking a candidate to fill an entry-level 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 owing trading position.  This is 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 are 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 multi-tasking ability in a team environment. Being a self-starter is a must.

Job Requirements

• Assist merchandiser team with accounting responsibilities to ensure prompt payment of invoices.
• Provide customer support and coordinate logistics.
• Assist merchant team with customer questions.
• Provide accurate and timely logistic or billing.
• Communicate business position and miscellaneous adjustment with merchandiser team.
• Reconciles business unit trading position daily.

Requirements

• University degree (Agricultural related degree an asset)
• Strong math skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Robust communication skills
• Complex problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks accurately and completely
• Maintain positive working relationships with both internal and external customers
• MS 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.

Interested candidates may forward a resume with covering letter to:

Attention: Chris McMichael, Controller
1615 North Routledge Park, Unit #43
London, Ontario
N6H 5L6
Fax: (519) 473-5781
Email: jobs@londonag.com
 

We thank all of those who express interest in this opportunity, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

London Agricultural Commodities, Inc. is seeking two enthusiastic individuals to fill permanent positions at our food-grade soybean packaging plant in Thamesville, Ontario.

The positions will entail operating and monitoring processing equipment with a strong emphasis on meeting our customers’ demands for a quality product.

Candidates must have a high-school diploma (preference given to those with further education) and should enjoy work that is physically challenging. Prior experience in a country grain elevator or similar operation is preferred but not necessary.

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We thank all of those who express interest in this opportunity, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.