Merchandiser II

Bunge • East St. Louis, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for conducting commercial and trading activities associated with grain origination and marketing.

Requirements

• Demonstrated computer skills, including Email, Excel, Microsoft Word, and other technical software packages required.
• Organizational skills and program execution capabilities required.
• Intermediate customer service skills required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Timeliness and accuracy required.
• Ability to learn, prioritize, and multitask in a fast-paced changing environment required.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, market values, pricing and margin factors, highly preferred.
• Knowledge of cash commodity trading and Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) experience preferred.
• Sales Knowledge and negotiation skills preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business, General Business, Finance and 3-5 years commercial experience or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trade and manage grain, grain products, and proper hedging procedures at terms that contribute to maximizing company profits.
• Initiate and/or respond to customer inquiries regarding grain origination, bids, grade reporting, accounting, hours, contract status, etc. in a manner that exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Maintain relationships with elevators, farmers, livestock producers, feed mills; and meet/exceed Commercial goals.
• Facilitate and assist in the communication and exchange of business information, market conditions and changing crops between division and Elevator Managers in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform detailed logistics management and low-cost analysis scenarios.
• Assist in the maintenance of U.S. production and supply and demand analysis for corn, beans, wheat, rice and milo.
• Work closely with division, trading, accounting, and credit management.

What This Job Offers

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