CAREERS AT LANSING TRADE GROUP

Position: Merchandising Assistant Date: May 16, 2005

General Summary:

The Merchandising Assistant provides administrative and customer support to the Trader and may occasionally assist others. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely execution of the entire purchase and sales contract process from entry to final settlement. The individual in this position maintains a computer database of information, should have a general knowledge of accounting procedures, is responsible for accurately inputting trades, generating reports, troubleshooting to resolve issues, and providing customer service to buyers and sellers.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist Trader with documenting daily trading of commodities, data entry into computer to record quantity, cost, delivery and billing information. Provide futures reconciliation and verification of trader's daily and monthly positions.
Generate sales invoices and settlement checks on a daily basis. Review and assist in the collection of accounts receivable as needed.
Provide logistical support for commodity shipments by rail, truck or barge. May include supplying and billing of equipment, tracing rail cars, troubleshooting delivery issues, and payment of freight.
Provide assistance to customers in resolving commodity, freight, accounting, and other issues.
Utilize computer programs to maintain purchases, sales, futures, transportation, freight variance and daily position reports.
Job Specifications

General knowledge of accounting process and ability to reconcile information.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Able to maintain a professional manner when dealing with customers.
Ability to work in a team-based environment and independently.
Possess excellent follow-up skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
Requires computer aptitude for database management, general word processing and spreadsheet programs.
Willingness to take on additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Education:

High school degree or equivalent.

You may also complete our job application and forward it to cmcconnell@lansingtradegroup.com.

Benefits
You are looking for a company that offers the right benefits just for you.

If you are financially savvy, you'll appreciate our retirement plan that not only allows you to defer a portion of your salary, as other 401(k) plans do, but also requires LTG to match 5% of your salary and bonus which is immediately vested. That feature alone would make it one of the best in the industry, but LTG also contributes another discretionary percentage of your salary as part of our profit-sharing plan to ensure this program is second to none!

In addition to our medical and dental insurance that is provided for on a shared 80/20 percentage basis, LTG also offers medical savings and dependent care savings accounts which allow you to set aside pre-tax money for those necessary and planned expenditures not covered under our other plans.

You will also appreciate the Life Insurance; Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance; and Long-term Disability Insurance we offer to all full-time employees. Again, LTG provides benefits that allow you to meet your personal and financial needs.

Finally, our educational reimbursement plan illustrates our commitment to our employees and their professional growth. LTG provides for tuition reimbursement for both undergraduate and graduate courses that are in the best interests of both LTG and the employee.

Since LTG is an employee owned company, we share your focus on flexibility, family and financial security.