Merchandiser III (Owensboro, KY)

Bunge•Maceo, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for conducting commercial and trading activities associated with grain origination and marketing for a grain elevator or soybean processing facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agriculture Economics or relevant discipline
6-10 years of experience in commodity merchandising.
Strong interest in agribusiness, specifically soybean processing / refining operations
In depth knowledge of cash commodity trading and CBOT
Strong sales knowledge and negotiations skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to learn, prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced changing environment
Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, market values, pricing and margin factors
Strong organizational and execution skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel

Responsibilities

Communication with farmers and elevator customers to originate grain and provide customer service
Service farmer customers in areas of market information, e-business, bids, hours, grade reporting and accounting issues in a proactive manner that exceeds expectations and builds strong relationships
Communication with feed mills, livestock producers, brokers, and other buyers in marketing soybeans meal and soyhull pellets
Build relationships with new and existing customers to grow origination and sales for the facility
Coordinate and assist in managing all logistics around inbound and outbound product flows
Create and communicate load order numbers for product loading to customers
Communicate plant issues affecting receiving or product loading to customers and internal groups
Facilitate and assist in the communication and exchange of business information and market conditions between local and corporate management in a timely and accurate manner
Evaluate and report changing crops and market conditions to appropriate company personnel in a timely and accurate manner
Organize farmer meetings
Work with hedging, spreads, and crush projections making sure daily position is accurate
Ensure accurate hedging to maintain plant margins and minimize risks
Assist in weekly margin projections
Check local competition and elevator bid structure ensuring Bunge is competitive
Ensure compliance of contracts
Review accounts receivable issues and assist in collecting as needed
Update bid sheet daily and distribute internally and externally
Help train and educate new merchants as needed
Manage grain positions
Assist in the maintenance of U.S. production and supply and demand analysis for corn, beans, wheat, rice and milo
Have an depth understanding of product flows and freight spreads in market region to execute on highest margin decision
Be a leader in new and existing Bunge programs and initiatives
Attend all safety meetings
Perform other duties as assigned
Demonstrate the following culture and values which are expected of all employees at Bunge: Act As One Team: By fostering inclusion, collaboration and respect; Drive For Excellence: By being agile, innovative and efficient; Do What’s Right: By acting safely, ethically and sustainably