Merchandising Assistant

HEARTLAND CO-OP • Clive, IA

3d

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.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Excel and Word software.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a 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
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees