Associate Merchant - Pathways Development Program 2027

Scoular • Twin Falls, ID

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About The Position

The Associate Merchant role is part of Scoular’s two-year Pathways Development Program, which immerses new graduates in broad-based, accelerated learning to drive profitability through varied business experiences, active networking, and ongoing education. Participants meet in person at Scoular’s three main corporate locations to network, hear from organizational leaders, and learn about Scoular and the industry. By the end of the program, participants are expected to have a deep understanding of Scoular’s business.

Associate Merchants learn to buy and sell grain, feed, and food ingredients; build relationships with customers, suppliers, and transportation partners; and learn logistics and supply chain management by assisting with or leading logistics planning and execution. The role also develops skills in interpreting market dynamics, preparing financial forecasts and market trend analyses, contract management, accounts receivable for business transactions, and managing a business’s profit and loss performance.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with anticipated graduation in December 2026 or May 2027.
• Competitive and motivated by achieving results.
• Strong communicator, comfortable building relationships and initiating conversations with new customers and suppliers.
• Resilient and persistent.
• Curious about markets, business strategy, and how decisions impact profitability.
• Able to solve problems quickly and adapt when market conditions change.
• Entrepreneurial and driven to grow a business.
• Continuously looks for ways to improve processes, leverage technology, and work smarter.
• Demonstrated leadership through work experience, athletics, student organizations, or community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills to buy and sell grain, feed, and food ingredients.
• Build and maintain business relationships with customers, suppliers, and transportation partners.
• Learn logistics and supply chain management, assisting with or leading logistics planning and execution.
• Assist in preparing financial forecasts and market trend analyses to interpret market dynamics.
• Develop technical skills and understanding of contract management and accounts receivable for business team transactions.
• Build financial skills to manage a business’s profit and loss performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level