Commodity Merchandising Intern
CHS Inc.
Inver Grove Heights, MNFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- OperationsAccountingLead generationCustomer serviceMarket research
- Work
- On-site in Inver Grove Heights · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations72%Customer service39%Accounting7%Lead generation3%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 29, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
CHS Inc. is seeking a Commodity Merchandising Intern to support the Southern Minnesota trade team within its Global Grain & Processing Division. This paid internship offers hands-on experience in grain merchandising, market analysis, customer relationships, and supply chain logistics.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with grain traders, originators, risk management, transportation, and accounting teams to facilitate daily merchandising activities.
- Support commodity traders in analyzing grain markets and developing recommendations for regional strategies.
- Communicate bid changes, closing bids, and grain program information to producers and elevator customers.
- Conduct outbound calls to producers and elevator customers, and handle inbound calls to purchase grain, confirming transaction details.
- Assist with the timely and accurate entry, reporting, and verification of grain purchasing contracts.
- Coordinate with elevator and office staff to ensure the efficient flow of grain.
- Respond to routine customer service inquiries and direct appropriate trading or commercial decisions.
- Maintain customer information and research potential opportunities to support relationship development.
- Conduct market research and summarize findings for commodity position analysis.
- Monitor regional grain supply chains, inventory, and shipment activity.
- Learn how trucking and rail rates, capacity, and operational constraints impact grain movement and merchandising.
- Gather freight information and support freight bid preparation and shipment tracking.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Agriculture degree program: Currently enrolled in a 4-year program.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented: Ability to handle tasks with precision.
- Eagerness to Learn: A strong desire to acquire new knowledge and skills.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a 4-year Agriculture degree program.
- Previous Internship with Grain Procurement is an additional qualification.