Merchandiser - Fargo, ND - Green Bison

Description

Merchandiser - Fargo, ND


Job Summary:

The role of Merchandiser is to support the commercial logistic and trading activities for Green Bison Soy Processing LLC in Spiritwood ND, which is a joint venture between ADM (75%) and Marathon Petroleum Corp (25%).

Also, the Merchandiser will work closely with ADM Ag Service and Oilseed teams to maximize company truck freight and trading opportunities.

There is a strong emphasis on communication and collaboration in this position in an effort to maximize the business activities within GBSP while leveraging the ADM network.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for managing the daily truck logistic activity for all inbound and outbound shipments for the Spiritwood facility in collaboration with ADM and customer.

Responsible for growing and maintaining relationships with producer and commercial elevator accounts

Origination responsibilities will be primary focus to soybeans, also including but not limited to, sunflowers, dry edible beans, canola and fertilizer

Secure a new customer base with strategic focus on soybean meal and pelletized hulls within the Animal Ag market segment

Expand sales with existing customer base through call frequency while leveraging the ADM network

Drive excellence in quality and customer service as key competitive differentiators

Understand grower economics, processing capabilities and logistical infrastructure to develop a cost effective strategy.

Assimilation of supply and demand information, including market trends, and communicating them to the broader organization

Develop a working knowledge of the customers operation as it relates to product marketing and logistics. This may include how local markets might provide selling opportunities, and how tailored risk management solutions might meet specific marketing goals for our customer

Engage with operational, accounting and administrative staff to ensure execution excellence, timely and accurate settlements and contract management


Qualifications:
Achievement motivation, Information Seeking

Analytical thinking, Conceptual thinking

Self-confidence, Dealing with failure

Flexibility

Innovation

Organizational awareness


Required Knowledge and Skills:
University Degree in Agriculture or related field of study

1+ years of experience in commodity trading and or logistics

Computer competence, especially use of email, Salesforce, Future Source, AGRIS, IBM, and internal web based applications

Demonstrated capacity to excel in a fast paced environment

This position requires working at a desk both on a telephone and at a computer for prolonged periods of time

Some overnight travel required with this position


Benefit Overview:
Health, dental and vision insurance; multiple plan options available
Short and Long Term Disability
Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
401(k)
Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
Flexible Spending Account Plan
Health Savings Account Program
Health Advocacy Program
Employee Assistance Program
Training and Development
Relocation assistance available

Offers with Green Bison are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment background check and I-9 document verification. Green Bison is a drug and tobacco free work environment.

Green Bison Soy Processing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by application federal, state or local laws and ordinances.