Commodity Merchandising Intern (Summer 2027)

The Andersons, Inc.•Overland Park, KS

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Commodity Merchandising Internship provides hands-on exposure to the fast-paced world of agricultural commodity merchandising. Interns work alongside experienced merchandisers and trading professionals to gain insight into grain and grain product marketing, trading, customer relationship management, and market analysis. Through meaningful projects, training, and day-to-day business experiences, interns develop foundational merchandising skills while exploring future career opportunities within The Andersons Trade Group. This internship is based out of Maumee, OH or Overland Park, KS. Housing may be provided for qualified candidates.

Requirements

Minimal job-related experience
Acquires basic skills to perform routine tasks
Work is prescribed and completed with little autonomy
Works with either close supervision, or under clearly defined procedures
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
Rising junior or senior preferred
0-2 years’ relevant internship, work, leadership, or agricultural experience required
Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence others
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable evaluating opportunities, making decisions, and taking appropriate risks
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel

Nice To Haves

Collaborates - Builds partnerships and works cooperatively with others to achieve shared objectives
Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
Being Resilient - Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
Customer Focus - Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer centric solutions
Values Differences - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
Optimizes Work Processes - Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
Instills Trust - Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

Responsibilities

Learn commodity merchandising terminology, tools, concepts, and business systems
Assist with analyzing local, national, and global agricultural markets and evaluating factors that influence commodity prices
Gain exposure to grain procurement, marketing, trading, transportation, and supply chain activities
Support merchandisers with customer relationship management, market research, data analysis, and administrative activities
Develop an understanding of grain and grain product marketing, trading flows, and market fundamentals
Monitor changing crop, economic, and market conditions and assist with gathering relevant information
Build relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external customers
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including merchandising, operations, logistics, accounting, and customer service
Complete a merchandising business proposal focused on a real-world business opportunity and present findings and recommendations to business leaders and team members