• Commodity Merchandising Assistant

    Friona Industries (Amarillo, TX)


    About the Role:

    Join our fast-paced Commercial Operations team as a Commodity Merchandising Assistant! This full-time role is essential in supporting commodity trading and logistics — coordinating contracts, shipments, and communication across vendors, suppliers, and internal departments.

    What You’ll Do:

    + Support commodity buyers with daily tasks: Chicago futures market pricing (CME), order entry, and contract management

    + Track commodity market trends and prepare summary reports to support trading decisions

    + Coordinate inbound/outbound shipments (grain/cattle) with vendors and logistics providers

    + Generate and manage purchase and sales contracts; monitor delivery schedules

    + Prepare invoices and help reconcile billing with accounting

    + Serve as a main point of contact for suppliers and customers — confirm orders, provide updates, and resolve issues

    + Maintain accurate records in trading systems, ensuring compliance with internal policies

    + Assist with inventory tracking and reconciliation

    + Provide general administrative support to the Commercial Operations team

    What You Bring:

    + Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Agricultural Business, Economics, Merchandising, or related field — or equivalent experience

    + Experience: 1–2 years in admin, logistics, or customer service preferred; agriculture or trading experience is a bonus

    + Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

    + Clear communicator with strong interpersonal and organizational skills

    + Self-starter who works well both independently and as part of a team

    + Positive attitude and a sense of urgency in daily work

    Why You’ll Love Working Here:

    + Full-time role with stable hours

    + Competitive salary based on experience

    + Excellent insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision)

    + Paid Time Off

    + Be part of a collaborative and growing team in the ag industry

     

    It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities and we will not unlawfully consider any factors of race, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender, disability veteran status or any and all other unlawful biases regarding federal, state or local laws with regard to workers or applicants.

     

    Friona Industries participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

     

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