Merchandiser III; Rockport, MO
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Date: Feb 18, 2026
Location: US
City: Rockport State: Missouri (US-MO)
Country: United States (US)
Requisition Number: 43974
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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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