Job Description

General Purpose:

At Dairy Farmers of America, you approach work each day knowing that you are making a difference by helping dairy farm families. The DFA Risk Management team helps dairy farmers, processors and customers understand and utilize price risk management tools to achieve financial stability, creating opportunities for dairy farmers across the U.S. to achieve their families’ goals.

You will build meaningful relationships within our team and across DFA, gain experience and knowledge in a rapidly-growing industry, and take on significant responsibilities from day one in a supportive, collaborative environment. As the largest global dairy cooperative, DFA impacts people at every point of the supply chain, from farmers to consumers. The breadth and scope of DFA’s operations are significant, and the opportunities for growth and development within DFA are substantial.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Grow and maintain an expertise in milk pricing, commodity price hedging, futures/options, dairy/cattle insurance products, the dairy industry, and relevant commodity markets
• Build a strong foundation of DFA Risk Management business knowledge through cross-exposure to programs, processes and insights focused on DFA farmer-owners, customers, internal stakeholders, and team operations
• Support our risk management desk throughout the life cycle of forward contracts and crop insurance, from generating initial agreements/applications through processing final settlements for forward contracts and crop insurance coverage
• Create reports and perform processes to maintain our systems, accounts, and databases
• Help our team identify and act upon opportunities to engage and educate an expanding user base of farmer-owners, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to regular DFA Risk Management publications, which may include writing, editing, developing charts/tables, working in our website/texting service/email service, and brainstorming content
• Partner with members of DFA Risk Management team and/or other DFA business units on projects to expand and deepen the reach of DFA Risk Management. This may involve developing new resources and analyzing data.
• Suggest and support implementation of ideas for continual improvement of DFA Risk Management processes, programs, and services
• Develop an understanding of Dairy Farmers of America’s business, programs/services, and philosophy
• Act ethically in all matters, without exception, and adhere to the Value Integrity Code of Conduct and regulatory and compliance requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Location:

This is an office-based position in DFA’s headquarters in Kansas City, KS

Travel:

Up to 15%

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college, preferably in business or agriculture, or relevant work experience
• Prior knowledge or experience in risk management, agricultural commodity trading in the dairy industry preferred
• Position location in Kansas City headquarters’ hybrid remote and in-office environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Clarity and professionalism in written and spoken communication, with an ability to effectively tailor communications to different audiences/stakeholders and make complicated concepts easier to understand
• A collaborative, team-focused attitude, working effectively with others to solve problems, achieve team goals, and support a culture of shared success
• A desire to learn and willingness to accept coaching and peer feedback, while demonstrating critical thinking
• Familiarity with Excel or similar tools for working with data, with the ability to build skills such as creating/editing charts/tables and using intermediate-level formulas. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to grow your data skillset (independently and/or with support from teammates) is valued. Experience with Power BI is a plus
• Ability to effectively analyze data and convey insights
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Word, and an aptitude to learn multiple new industry- or role-specific programs and databases
• Strong attention to detail. Accuracy in our work helps mitigate our business risks and gives our stakeholders the confidence to make informed decisions and trust us as their partners.
• Accountability for own contributions, including taking ownership over understanding both the “how” and “why” of processes you participate in
• An interest in growth opportunities that may focus on taking leadership roles in processes and projects, developing subject matter expertise, and/or building relationships with farmer-owners, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Ability to adapt to changing business priorities
• Willingness to work flexible hours, as needed
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans