Stephen Linnebur

-Fifty-million bushels of corn and soybeans procured annually for export loadings.

• Developed and maintained strategic relationships with existing and new customers
• Negotiated barge freight and CIF contracts to keep terminal bids competitive without sacrificing company margin
• Hedged grain contracts to keep position report in compliance and mitigate risk
• Detailed analyzation of market data, trends and production reports to identify profitable buy/sell indicators to generate revenue
• Responsible for brand networking at local, state and national trade shows, conferences, and conventions

• Originated twelve-million bushels of corn, soybeans, wheat and specialty grains annually
• Created and managed key relationships with clients ranging from small family farms to large commercial elevators and integrators
• Developed daily strategies to maximize procurement performance through the accumulation of trade knowledge, market trends, and industry impact
• Negotiated corn purchases and deliveries for partner feed mill

• Scheduled purchases and deliveries of 80,000 market hogs weekly
• Managed open cash position and executed sales contracts to mitigate risk
• Authored 300-page systematic approach to animal welfare to ensure facility procedures were compliant with FSIS
• Department leader focused on team work, efficiency and creating a rewarding work environment