Merchandiser III; Morristown

Merchandiser III (Morristown, IN)

Location: Morristown, IN
-Indiana, US, 46161

City: Morristown State: Indiana (US-IN)
Country: United States (US)
Requisition Number: 46084

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

• 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
• 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 a 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

• 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
• 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

Bunge offers a variety of benefits including health and wellness plans, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays.