Aaron Lloyd
Evans
Summary
Self motivated commodity merchandiser with 6+ years of experience in adapting to new environments, identifying and developing new business, and maintaining relationships. Demonstrated success through growing trading volumes, adding new products, increasing margins, and managing multi-million bushel trading books. Proven ability to learn, develop strategic market positions, and deliver profitable outcomes in highly volatile markets.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Wills Commodities Trading, LLC
Evans
01.2023 - Current
- Launched specialty products program adding an additional 7-10 million in revenue.
- Expanded annual grain trading volume from 2 to 6 million bushels and generated 20-30 million in annual revenue.
- Managed futures and cash positions to effectively mitigate risk.
- Identified and secured key origination and destination areas to reduce freight expenses and increase margins averaging 25c / bushel.
- Acquired 35 additional accounts to enhance origination volumes.
Merchandiser
The Andersons, Inc.
Jacksonville
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Traded 12-15 million bushels annually across corn, soybeans, and wheat via truck and rail cars.
- Implemented electronic contract-signing platform, reducing market exposure by approximately 10 million dollars.
- Built on-farm origination book, adding supply chain and increasing average margin by 8c per bushel.
- Collaborated with northern business unit to expand footprint into North Carolina, enhancing market reach.
Merchandising Trainee
The Andersons, Inc.
Auburn, NY / Jacksonville, FL
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Identified untapped market opportunity and developed business plan that secured approval and launched career in Southeast market.
- Completed merchandising and trading development programs across the Northeast and Southeast.
- Collaborated with experienced merchandisers to quickly learn the fundamentals of grain trading.
- Selected to participate in the 2020 Pro Farmer crop scouting tour to learn how to evaluate a physical crop and determine yield and production.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness Management, Minor in Economics
Univeristy of Missouri, Columbia
Columbia, MO12-2019
Skills
- Data analysis
- Supply chain optimization
- Contract negotiation
- Risk management
- Customer relationship management
- Adaptability
- Business development
- Resourcefulness
Timeline
Merchandiser
Wills Commodities Trading, LLC
01.2023 - Current
Merchandiser
The Andersons, Inc.
01.2021 - 12.2022
Merchandising Trainee
The Andersons, Inc.
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness Management, Minor in Economics
Univeristy of Missouri, Columbia