Merchandising Assistant

J.D. Heiskell & Companies • Ankeny, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

JDH is a family-owned company founded in 1886 with deep roots in the agricultural industry, specializing in managing grains, co-products, animal feed, and feed ingredients. They operate an extensive transportation network connecting supply and demand across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Asia. JDH is committed to delivering reliability, value, and innovation while providing a supportive and safe workplace. This role supports the Soybean Crush Marketing team, working closely with processing plants and customers. The team includes Traders, Logistics Specialists, and Merchandising Assistants who collaborate towards common goals, fostering an environment of relationship building, idea sharing, mutual support, and shared success. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, team-oriented individual focused on transactional accuracy and smooth operational execution.

Requirements

• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Strong customer service commitment.
• Reliable team player with a proactive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business, Accounting, or related field
• Agricultural and/or logistics experience
• Experience with AGRIS

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process netback documents for soybean crush plants
• Generate and process sales invoices for crush customers
• Collaborate with traders and the logistics team to resolve issues and ensure timely resolution
• Process accounts payable transactions for payment via ACH, wire, or check
• Maintain accurate, well-organized files in shared drives and email inboxes
• Provide general support to the merchandising and accounting teams
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, opportunistic curiosity and contributes to creating an environment where people want to work.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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