Merchandising Trainee
Core
Support the commercialization of soybean meal by coordinating logistics, managing customer relationships, and executing market analysis for agricultural supply chains.
Role type
Trainee Merchandiser (Agricultural Commodities)
Builds
Soybean meal products for feed manufacturers and farmers
Domain
Agriculture / Agricultural Commodities / Grain Trade
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Logistics coordination, market analysis, customer relationship management, invoice processing, quality claim resolution, futures market knowledge, quantitative analysis, spreadsheet proficiency
Preferred skills
Rail logistics experience, familiarity with eastern rail market
Technologies
Excel, MS Word, Compuweigh, MyLDC customer portal
Responsibilities
Coordinate logistics services and assist with accounting issues for buyers; maximize backhaul opportunities with the soybean origination team; update teams on merchandising strategy and market outlook; confirm daily position accuracy and follow up on invoice payments; engage with peers and end users to monitor the competitive landscape; sign up new farmers via the customer portal; address and settle quality claims with customers; gather and distribute commodity supply/demand information to support trading strategies; manage receivables and optimize payment terms; identify and qualify new business opportunities; assist other team members in origination and merchandising functions; learn receiving operations including grading and weighing; communicate with truckers regarding quality issues.
Seniority
Entry-level Trainee