Merchandising Assistant

HEARTLAND CO-OP • Clive, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The merchandising assistant will play a critical role in processing rail documents and support the Heartland Co-op business units to execute shipments.

Requirements

• Two-year accounting degree or; or two-year accounting experience is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge of Excel and Word software.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments. Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Written Communication - Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process Corn, Soybean, Wheat, and Milo rail and barge billing/invoicing, including documents for export, BOL, and freight.
• Process and maintain accounts payable and receivable for rail and barge related items to ensure accurate and timely payment of funds.
• Apply for rail incentives and make decisions on whether or not to dispute any rail incentive failures with railway.
• Maintain daily position spreadsheets and provide this information to the merchandisers to assist them in executing trades.
• Process and maintain truck grain scale tickets to ensure accurate inventory and positioning.
• Assist merchandisers with daily customer service duties and inquiries.
• Makes decisions and recommends adjustments/corrections upon analysis of records.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree