Bilingual Spanish/English Associate Merchant - Pathways Development Program 2027

Scoular • Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

As an Associate Merchant, you will work in a challenging, fast-paced environment buying, selling, and transporting ingredients worldwide. You will develop skills in trading grain, feed, and food ingredients; build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, and transportation partners; and learn logistics and supply chain management by assisting with or leading logistics planning. You will also help prepare financial forecasts and market trend analyses, develop technical knowledge of contract management and accounts receivable, and build the financial skills needed to manage a business's profit and loss performance.

This role is part of Scoular's two-year Pathways Development Program for new graduates. The program offers broad-based, accelerated learning through diverse experiences, active networking, and ongoing education. Participants meet in person at Scoular's three main corporate locations to network, hear from company 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.

Requirements

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree with anticipated graduation in December 2026 or May 2027.
• Competitive and motivated by achieving results.
• Strong communication skills and comfort building relationships and initiating conversations with new customers and suppliers.
• Resilience and persistence, understanding that success may come after hearing no.
• Curiosity about markets, business strategy, and how decisions affect profitability.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and adapt to changing market conditions.
• Entrepreneurial drive to grow a business.
• Interest in continuously improving processes, leveraging technology, and working smarter.
• Demonstrated leadership through work experience, athletics, student organizations, or community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in buying and selling 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.
• Assist in preparing financial forecasts and market trend analyses.
• 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