Merchandising Assistant

Louis Dreyfus Company • Kansas City, MO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs various position reporting and customer service-related functions for the merchandising department in the Kansas City, MO office. The position duties will include calling customers to obtain documents, calling brokers to obtain information, contract entry, validation and pricing for the G&O platform. This position provides logistical support to merchandisers and other customer service functions that require discretion.

Requirements

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet strict daily deadlines.
• Strong practical accounting, analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain a collaborative perspective working with a variety of personnel.
• Ability to adapt to timelines and varying responsibilities to support team needs.
• Knowledge and interpretation of position reporting.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word-processing software, (e.g., Excel and MS Word).
• High school diploma/GED, or equivalent work experience, bachelor's degree highly preferred.
• Two (2) years of execution / sales support experience within the Grain industry, Biofuels or similar field.
• In lieu of relevant experience, the preferred educational requirement would be accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of experience as a Merchandising Assistant, Settlements Associate, or Accounting Associate within the Grain industry.
• Knowledge of grain industry practices, terminology and settlement process.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Ability to work in an active and fast-paced department.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Foundational experience with Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Contract entry, pricing, and data validation.
• Provide logistical support for the Merchandising desk to include tracing barges / railcars, monitoring shipments and cycle times, invoicing demurrage and compiling and producing required logistical documentation with strict deadlines in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Perform customer service duties for the Merchandising desk including calling customers and brokers to obtain information and documents.
• Process billing for barges / railcars, which may occur after business hours. Assist with other commodities and modes of transport as needed.
• Prepare various spreadsheets to summarize the contract and delivery data for the Merchandising desk.
• Assure accuracy and timeliness of data taken for Merchandisers along with being the first check for reasonableness of accuracy received.
• Assist Merchandisers with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable issues.
• Share duties within the team and collaborate with other groups.
• Serve as a liaison between the Merchandising desk and execution and logistics areas of the office.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with Company Match
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED