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Feed Commodity Merchant

Andersons
Burlington, USA
Full-time
Junior · 2–5 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago
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Key Responsibilities

  • Buy and sell feed ingredients, with a primary focus on Dried Distillers Grains (DDGs), to create value for customers and deliver profitable growth
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and logistics providers
  • Analyze market fundamentals, freight dynamics, and supply chain economics to identify merchandising and arbitrage opportunities
  • Negotiate and execute commodity contracts, including pricing, delivery, transportation, and payment terms
  • Coordinate rail and truck logistics to ensure efficient movement of commodities
  • Monitor positions, contracts, and transactions to ensure accurate execution and risk management
  • Leverage technology, data, and market insights to improve processes and support commercial decision-making
  • Develop new business opportunities and expand existing customer relationships
  • What is Expected of You and Others at This Level
  • Intermediate knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
  • Solves a range of straightforward problems
  • Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures
  • Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
  • Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level
  • Collaborates - Builds partnerships and works cooperatively with others to achieve shared objectives
  • Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
  • Being Resilient - Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
  • Customer Focus - Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer centric solutions
  • Values Differences - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
  • Optimizes Work Processes - Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Instills Trust - Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree required (or the equivalent in work experience); Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business, Finance, Supply Chain or related major/field preferred
  • 2-5 years of experience in commodity merchandising, trading, logistics, supply chain, or a related commercial role
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, solve problems, and drive process improvements through technology and innovation
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with a proactive approach to business development
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, volatile market environment and adapt to changing business conditions
  • Agricultural industry experience or background preferred
  • Physical Requirements and Working Environment
  • Prolonged period of sitting at a desk and working at a computer
  • This job description is intended to give you a general understanding of the role and the type of work involved, but it may not include every responsibility or requirement. Employment with The Andersons, Inc. is at will, which means both you and the Company can end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, consistent with applicable law, nothing in this description should be viewed as a contract.
  • Disclaimer:
  • The Andersons, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and consider candidates without regard to any status protected by law, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
  • We also prioritize a safe and healthy workplace. The Company maintains a drug-free work environment and may require drug, alcohol, and/or medical testing depending on the role.
  • To ensure a consistent hiring process, The Andersons, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies that do not have a formal agreement in place and is not responsible for any related fees.
  • Finally, we want to help you stay informed and safe during your job search. Please note that The Andersons only uses company email addresses, which contain “@andersonsinc.com” or"@theandersons.com", to communicate with candidates via email. If you are contacted by someone about an open job at The Andersons, please verify the domain of the sender’s email address. If something seems unusual, we encourage you to verify communications and report any concerns through [email protected]

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