Merchandiser II - Minneapolis, MN or Fargo, ND

Archer Daniels Midland•Minneapolis, MN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This merchandiser position is for the Enderlin and Red Wing multi-commodity oilseed processing plants. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to be responsible for trading canola, sunflowers and flax in North Dakota and South Dakota as well as work across processing plants and business units to spread seed accordingly. You will need to have strong communication and develop strong trusting relationship with customers. You will help manage our canola futures and cash positions/ inventory as well as sunflower and flax cash position/inventory.

Requirements

2 plus years grain trading experience
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, supply chain management
Detail-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks to meet specific deadlines.
High performer with initiative to learn other responsibilities.
Be a team player.
Effective oral and written communication

Nice To Haves

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Responsibilities

Develops key communication links within ADM to ensure optimal use of ADM facilities and market access, and understanding of market requirements to facilitate the effectiveness of ADM assets
Able to prepare and analyze basic profit and loss and other divisional reports
Strategically seek out new business that would enhance the profitability of the assets.
Builds and maintains positive relationships with accounts that bring defined value
Maintains a clear customer account list and provides detailed background information in files
Handles all accounting related issues in a timely manner to ensure good customer service
Develops a good working knowledge of freight spreads and competitor activities
Works to make quick decisions in a fast market while accepting the responsibility to defend them logically
Develop clear understanding of local, national, world market, and trends
Aggressively makes outbound phone calls to deliver and receive timely market information
Price discovery and bid/offer maintenance to enhance risk management and pricing
Understanding of margin calculations and their effect of commodity pricing
Constantly works on individual and personal development within the company
Develops good understanding of local plant operations
Works to attain positive, cooperative relationships with internal colleagues across divisions and responsibilities
Effectively use communication channels for proper coordination within the office and other locations
Portrays a positive image of the company and self when interacting with customer and colleagues.

Benefits

medical/Rx
dental
vision
on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)
flexible spending accounts
health savings account
401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan
discounted employee stock purchasing program
life insurance
disability
workers’ compensation
legal assistance
identity theft protection
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.