Merchandiser II- St Louis, MO

Archer Daniels Midland•St Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ADM is offering the opportunity for a merchandiser to become an integral part of the ADM Milling & Baking Solutions business. This position will assist in the management of all commercial related activities at the St Louis, MO and Mt Vernon, IN flour mills. Candidate will successfully assist in managing local grain procurement and risk management, with support from the Decatur milling trade team, focusing on wheat and flour blending and related activities to minimize cost, maximize output and grow profits. Areas of concentration will include the scheduling of manufacturing, logistic coordination, and relationship management with customers and suppliers. You will be responsible for scheduling plant production, along with coordinating warehouse inventory, bulk truck and rail loading schedules. Daily involvement and interaction with operations and quality staff is important for success. In addition, the candidate will learn to review strategic plans for growth opportunities, projects, profit and loss analysis and go-to-market strategy. A strong candidate will be a team player who strives to be a continual learner, and leader within in the Milling organization with great critical thinking, analytical and communication skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, supply chain management
2-3 years grain merchandising experience is preferred
Good working knowledge of Excel, Word, MS Outlook
Detail-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks to meet specific deadlines
Interpersonal skills with desire to be a team member
Effective oral and written communication
High performer with initiative to learn other responsibilities

Nice To Haves

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Responsibilities

Assist in the responsibilities related to the Profit and Loss of the Milling business
Learn how to maximize profits and identify risk through management of grain procurement and inventories, product sales, margin reviews, execution, and customer service
Assist with local wheat procurement and origination and coordinate with centralized wheat procurement team
Coordinate grist management and wheat position for the mill
Work with team to execute bulk truck deliveries, rail shipments, and packaging line scheduling and orders
Manage and trade truck freight and arbitrage positions
Work closely with centralized customer service, local operations, sales and quality to meet customer expectations
Learn how to develop Go To Market Strategy for Mill and Free to Sell
Report and monitor inventories of flour, wheat, ingredients, and by-products and make timely and coordinated decisions
Participate in month end reconciliation
PR/PO processing as needed
Understand operations, quality and sales roles within ADM Milling
Be available off shifts and weekends to receive calls if needed
Strive to maintain the safest work environment possible
Work on special projects to enhance learning and training
Participate in daily Production Meetings