Merchandiser (Decatur, AL)

Bunge•Decatur, AL

7d•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, Finance, Agriculture Economics or relevant discipline
1-2 years of relevant experience.
Strong interest in agribusiness, specifically soybean processing / refining operations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders with a focus on customer service
Demonstrated problem solving, execution and organizational skills
Be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Prior experience within the agribusiness and/or food industry preferred.

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
Create and communication load order numbers for 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
Evaluation and report changing crop and market conditions to appropriate company personnel in a timely and accurate manner
Verify overnight markets to protect bid, ensuring merchants are updated
Check local competition and elevator bid structure ensuring Bunge is competitive
Ensure compliance with contracts
Update bid sheet daily and distribute internally and externally
Attend all safety meetings