Commodity Merchandising Intern

CHS Inc.

. Work with grain traders, grain originators, risk management, transportation and accounting teams to support daily merchandising activities .

Posted 10/28/2026internshipInver Grove Heights • Minnesota • United StatesEntry Level💰 $15 - $21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills in grain market analysis and effective communication abilities to support merchandising activities. Capable of coordinating with diverse teams and maintaining customer relationships while being detail-oriented and eager to learn.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grain Procurement InternshipMarket AnalysisCommunication SkillsCustomer Relationship ManagementDetail-Oriented

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Hard Skills

Grain Market AnalysisContract VerificationCommodity Position AnalysisFreight Bid PreparationGrain Purchasing

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam CollaborationEagerness to Learn

Industry Keywords

Grain MerchandisingSupply Chain MonitoringTransportation CoordinationRisk ManagementInventory Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with grain traders, grain originators, risk management, transportation and accounting teams to support daily merchandising activities
Analyze grain markets and develop recommendations for regional buying, selling and positioning strategies
Communicate bid changes, closing bids and grain program information to producers and elevator customers
Make outbound and handle inbound calls to purchase grain, communicate bids and confirm transaction details
Enter, report and verify grain purchasing contracts
Coordinate with elevator and office staff to support grain flow
Respond to routine customer inquiries and direct trading or commercial decisions to appropriate team members
Maintain customer information and research potential relationship-development opportunities
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 affect grain movement and merchandising decisions
Gather freight information, support freight bid preparation and track shipments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in a 4-year Agriculture degree program
Previous internship with Grain Procurement
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented and eager to learn
Able to work with a diverse group of people

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid internship program
Practical skills development
Leadership development opportunities
Mentorship and connections with industry experts and senior leaders
Career insights and relationship-building opportunities
Potential participation in 401(k), if eligibility requirements are met
Potential pathway to full-time employment