Merchandiser II - St Louis, MO

Archer Daniels Midland • St Louis, MO

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About The Position

Merchandiser II – St. Louis, MO This is a full-time, exempt position. Position Summary: The role of Merchandiser II is to work closely with ADM Ag Services & Oilseeds, ADM Carbohydrate Solutions and ADM FOB Trucking teams to maximize company trading opportunities. There is a strong emphasis on communication and collaboration in this position in an effort to provide cost competitive, reliable freight for the placement of ADM and third-party products in the marketplace. This role will be closely involved in all trading opportunities in the region. Description of work performed: Participate in origination, trading and logistics, providing insight and discussing opportunities. Gain understanding of capacities and capabilities of grain, fertilizer and third party assets in the region to optimize logistics and execute on trades. Discover and improve domestic market opportunities. Increase the number of origination and destination markets while utilizing trucks to expand the draw territories for the region. Identify and analyze market opportunities by maintaining close contact with other ADM divisions, external customers and truck carriers. Maintain a detailed understanding of current freight rates, freight lines and product flows in the trade area. Communicate market information both within the office and throughout the company as market opportunities present themselves. Maintain a commercial customer list and develop a strong relationship with those customers to enhance ADM’s portfolio of business. Help to assist in the development of a fertilizer presence in the region.

Requirements

• University Degree in Agriculture or related field of study
• 2+ years of experience in commodity trading and or logistics
• Computer competence, especially use of email, Future Source, AGRIS, IBM, and internal web based applications
• Demonstrated capacity to excel in a fast paced environment
• This position requires working at a desk both on a telephone and at a computer for prolonged periods of time as well as traveling to visit customers in various, geographically diverse conditions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in origination, trading and logistics, providing insight and discussing opportunities.
• Gain understanding of capacities and capabilities of grain, fertilizer and third party assets in the region to optimize logistics and execute on trades.
• Discover and improve domestic market opportunities.
• Increase the number of origination and destination markets while utilizing trucks to expand the draw territories for the region.
• Identify and analyze market opportunities by maintaining close contact with other ADM divisions, external customers and truck carriers.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of current freight rates, freight lines and product flows in the trade area.
• Communicate market information both within the office and throughout the company as market opportunities present themselves.
• Maintain a commercial customer list and develop a strong relationship with those customers to enhance ADM’s portfolio of business.
• Help to assist in the development of a fertilizer presence in the region.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees