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This position will be an integral part of the Risk Management team by leading the activities related to dairy market economics, along with promoting risk management services directly with our customers. In regards to market economics, this position will be expected to translate data and analysis into an easily understood narrative on market conditions, and will do so through both traditional and innovative forms of media. This position will actively engage in managing execution of customer orders and ensure strong communication with all parties involved. This position will also be responsible for providing support for other risk management team members during travel and absences. 

What you’ll do:

• Elevate economic analysis beyond data reporting by adding insight on relationships between various indicators & proactively highlighting potential trends and implications and provide recommendations to the organization and its customers. This includes the development of reports, publications and presentations on this information to internal partners and external customers.
• Conduct training on dairy market economics and risk management tools with internal Schreiber Foods partners and customers
• Responsible for proactively reaching out to Schreiber’s customer base to market our risk management financial services   
• Manage customer risk management interactions and orders.
• Educate/consult/share best practices with Customers on Schreiber risk management programs and provide updates on current dairy markets fundamentals.
• Create recommendations/strategies based on Customers’ risk tolerance.
• Assist in maintaining & improving Schreiber Foods risk management processes.
• Ensure timeliness and accurate execution of trades.
• Facilitate discussion and debate on conditions and recommendations.
• Maintain measurements and provide reports on activity to senior management.
• Together with the leadership team, ensure compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interpret and communicate customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establish and Audit PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met. Review incidents during which the procedures are not met and determine appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelors in Ag Economics, Finance, Dairy Science, Business or related field  
• 3-5 years of experience in Dairy Economic Analysis, and Commodity Markets experience required
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Must be self-motivated, persuasive, creative and flexible
• Good organization and planning skills
• Excellent analytical skills with a proficiency in Excel
• Interest/knowledge in social media and innovative communication platforms
• Proficiency in Access or other database programs a plus, but not required
• Commodity hedging and/or risk management experience required
• Willingness to travel domestically (possibly internationally) up to 10-20%

Qualifying positions offer:

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 10% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 18% in retirement savings annually!
• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Earn $ for focusing on your health. Get up to $1,200 for your health savings account each year, plus get reimbursed for fitness membership, equipment or classes.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.

​For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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