Commercial Merchandiser (Entry-Level)

MN Soy Bean Processor • Brewster, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Minnesota Soybean Processors, we’re more than a soybean processing company—we’re a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to adding value to our members’ soybeans while supporting rural communities and advancing sustainable agriculture. Joining our team means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that connects local producers to global markets through innovation, operational excellence, and strong partnerships. We’re seeking an entry-level Commercial Merchandiser who is eager to learn the fundamentals of commodity merchandising, build relationships across the ag value chain, and contribute to the success of our crush operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Finance, Business, or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, market-driven environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Internship or early exposure to agriculture, commodities, or business operations preferred

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with soybean producers, elevators, and suppliers
• Originate soybeans using cash bids, forward contracts, and HTA agreements
• Support strategies to maintain consistent plant supply
• Assist in marketing soybean meal and soybean oil to feed, refining, and renewable fuel customers
• Help manage contracts, pricing, and delivery coordination
• Track demand trends to support sales decisions
• Monitor commodity markets, including futures, basis, and spreads
• Assist with hedging activities and risk management strategies
• Analyze USDA reports, weather patterns, and global supply/demand
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with transportation partners
• Align contracts with production schedules
• Support evaluation of crush margins and profitability opportunities
• Contribute to balancing procurement and sales timing

Benefits

• Farmer-Owned Impact: Directly support growers and rural communities
• Industry Exposure: Real-time experience in commodity markets and risk management
• Career Development: Build foundational skills in merchandising and trading
• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a company focused on sustainability, efficiency, and value creation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees