Merchandiser III (Rockport, MO)

A Day in the Life

This position is responsible for conducting commercial and trading activities associated with grain origination and marketing for a grain elevator or soybean processing facility.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

• Build relationships with new and existing customers to grow origination and sales for the facility
• Coordinate and assist in managing all logistics around inbound and outbound product flows
• Create and communicate load order numbers for product loading to customers
• Communicate plant issues affecting receiving or 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
• Evaluate and report changing crops and market conditions to appropriate company personnel in a timely and accurate manner
• Organize farmer meetings
• Work with hedging, spreads, and crush projections making sure daily position is accurate
• Ensure accurate hedging to maintain plant margins and minimize risks
• Assist in weekly margin projections
• Check local competition and elevator bid structure ensuring Bunge is competitive
• Ensure compliance of contracts
• Review accounts receivable issues and assist in collecting as needed
• Update bid sheet daily and distribute internally and externally
• Help train and educate new merchants as needed
• Manage grain positions
• Assist in the maintenance of U.S. production and supply and demand analysis for corn, beans, wheat, rice and milo
• Have an depth understanding of product flows and freight spreads in market region to execute on highest margin decision
• Be a leader in new and existing Bunge programs and initiatives

• Attend all safety meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Demonstrate the following culture and values which are expected of all employees at Bunge
• Act As One Team: By fostering inclusion, collaboration and respect
• Drive For Excellence: By being agile, innovative and efficient
• Do What's Right: By acting safely, ethically and sustainably

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Agriculture Economics or relevant discipline
• 6-10 years of experience in commodity merchandising.
• Strong interest in agribusiness, specifically soybean processing / refining operations
• In depth knowledge of cash commodity trading and CBOT
• Strong sales knowledge and negotiations skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to learn, prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced changing environment
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, market values, pricing and margin factors
• Strong organizational and execution skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel

Benefits:

• Health Benefits - Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Family Support - Supporting new and growing families by providing paid parental leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement - after one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year.
• Time Off - Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed-in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

* We Are One Team - Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
* We Lead The Way - Agile, Empowered, Innovative
* We Do What's Right - Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day - people who are #ProudtoBeBunge