Merchandiser

Position Summary:

The Merchandiser position is responsible for conducting commercial and trading activities associated with grain origination and marketing.

Core Functions:

• Trade and manage grain, grain products, and proper hedging procedures at terms that contribute to maximizing company profits.    
• Initiate and/or respond to customer inquiries regarding grain origination, bids, grade reporting, accounting, hours, contract status, etc. in a manner that exceeds the customer’s expectations.  
• Maintain relationships with elevators, farmers, livestock producers, feed mills; and meet/exceed Commercial goals.
• Facilitate and assist in the communication and exchange of business information, market conditions and changing crops between division and Elevator Managers in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform detailed logistics management and low-cost analysis scenarios.  
• Assist in the maintenance of U.S. production and supply and demand analysis for corn, beans, wheat, rice and milo.
• Work closely with division, trading, accounting, and credit management. 
• Regularly interacting with Famers and customers.

Skills/Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business, General Business, Finance and 1-2 years commercial experience or equivalent preferred.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, market values, pricing and margin factors highly preferred.
• Knowledge of cash commodity trading and Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills, including Email, Excel, Microsoft Word, and other technical software packages required.
• Sales Knowledge and negotiation skills preferred.
• Organizational skills and program execution capabilities required.
• Basic customer service skills required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Timeliness and accuracy required.
• Ability to learn, prioritize, and multitask in a fast-paced changing environment required.

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.

Our ability to make global impact starts with our people. The values that guide us every day reflect who we are and how we work – at every level and in every region.

•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

We are passionate, bold and driven. Together, we lead the way to deliver results for our customers, each other and the world. We are Bunge.

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