Export Trading Assistant

Export Trading Assistant – JDH

This role is a full‑time position focused on preparing and managing export documentation for commodity shipments via container. The successful candidate will work closely with customers, service providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation and invoicing.

At JDH, you will be part of the team that works directly with our customers to prepare required export documentation for shipment of commodities via container. The successful candidate is a team‑focused, detail‑oriented person with advanced organizational skills who enjoys ensuring documents are accurate and transactions are processed properly.

• Prepare invoices and all required export documentation for each booking and send via email/Fed Ex to customers.
• Communicate with customers via email to obtain approval of draft documents and answer any questions.
• Communicate with steamer lines to resolve issues with OBLs/bookings/SI and invoices via email and phone.
• Work with trader and other team members to create shipping plans and contract applications.
• Process invoices from suppliers for products purchased into inventory or directly shipped to a customer.
• Process A/P for payment via ACH/Wire/Check.
• Keep accurate and organized files in a shared drive or shared email boxes.
• Ensure internal and external compliance requirements are followed.
• Be curious and provide ideas for continuous process improvement.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and opportunistic curiosity to create an environment where people want to work.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree desired; agriculture and/or business background preferred.
• Agricultural and/or container experience is a plus.
• High level of detail, multitasking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Positive, self‑motivated individual with strong organization, communication, and negotiation skills; commitment to continuous learning.
• Strong customer service commitment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical procedures.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Frequent sitting, use of computer, communication via telephone.
• Ability to navigate an office environment.
• Regular and predictable attendance in office or site location.

$23,000–$28,000 per year.

Contract.

Entry level.

Founded in 1886, JDH is a family‑owned enterprise specializing in the management of grains, co‑products, animal feed, and feed ingredients. With an extensive transportation network across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Asia, we deliver reliability, value, and innovation while fostering a safe and supportive workplace for our team.