Trade Execution Coordinator
Inver Grove Heights, MN, US, 55077-1721
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
CHS, Inc. is hiring a Trade Execution Coordinator to primarily support bulk vessel export execution for shipments originating from U.S. Gulf locations, including Myrtle Grove, LA grain terminal and Houston, TX grain terminal (TEMCO), serving customers in Mexico and Central America. This role will also cross-train in Mexico rail and warehousing activities, providing backup coverage and supporting business continuity across the trade execution team.
The position may be based at our global headquarters in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, or at the CHS Mexico office in Guadalajara, Mexico. Guadalajara is the preferred location due to its close alignment with the markets, customers, and day-to-day activities the role will support.
Responsibilities
- Execute assigned CFR and FOB export contracts involving bulk agricultural commodity shipments, primarily supporting Mexico and Central America trade flows.
- Prepare, review, and coordinate export documentation including bills of lading, commercial invoices, phytosanitary certificates, certificates of origin, and related shipping documents.
- Coordinate with Merchandising, Logistics Operations, terminals, customers, vessel agents, surveyors, freight forwarders, and other internal and external stakeholders to support successful shipment execution.
- Monitor vessel execution milestones and assist with resolution of documentation discrepancies, delays, and other operational issues.
- Support Mexico rail execution activities, including shipment coordination, documentation, border and customs-related requirements, and communication with internal teams and external service providers.
- Support Mexico warehousing activities, including inventory movements, documentation, reconciliation activities, customer releases, and coordination with warehouses and internal stakeholders. Maintain accurate contract, shipment, rail, and inventory information within applicable systems and operational tracking tools.
- Support invoicing, settlement, payment follow-up, and other transaction-related activities as assigned.
- Cross-train across vessel, rail, and warehousing activities to strengthen backup coverage and business continuity.
- Support process improvement initiatives focused on execution efficiency, documentation quality, operational controls, and workflow optimization.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- 2+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, trade execution, or international transportation.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Outlook).
- Knowledge of NAEGA, GAFTA, or ANEC trade terms and international grain documentation practices.
- Familiarity with rail, ocean, and intermodal transport, especially involving U.S. to Mexico trade.
- Experience working with customs brokers or international compliance teams.
- Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMCSA Clearinghouse
For U.S. only:
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.