Merchandiser I - Overland Park, KS

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Job Title: Merchandiser I - Overland Park, KS
Location: Overland Park, KS, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Merchandiser I - Overland Park, KS

Position Summary

The Merchandiser I - FOB Trucking is responsible for learning and supporting the daily merchandising, buying, selling, and coordination of truck shipments on an FOB basis. This position assists with customer and carrier communication, freight coordination, market tracking, order entry, and shipment follow-up. The role is designed to develop the trainee's knowledge of merchandising, logistics, pricing, customer service, and transportation operations.

Key Responsibilities

Assist merchandisers with buying and selling commodities on a FOB truck basis.
Communicate with customers, suppliers, carriers, and internal teams to coordinate truck shipments.
Help arrange truck transportation, confirm pickup and delivery schedules, and track shipments.
Enter and maintain accurate sales, purchase, freight, and shipment information in company systems.
Monitor market conditions, freight rates, product availability, and customer demand.
Support pricing efforts by gathering freight quotes and market information.
Follow up on loads to ensure timely pickup, delivery, and proper documentation.
Assist with resolving freight issues, late deliveries, shortages, overages, or quality concerns.
Prepare and review bills of lading, purchase orders, sales confirmations, and freight documents.
Build relationships with customers, vendors, truck brokers, and carriers.
Learn company policies, procedures, contract terms, and industry standards.
Provide administrative support to the merchandising and transportation teams as needed.

Qualifications and Competencies

Bachelor's Degree required
Customer service focused
Strong follow-up skills
Detail-oriented
Reliable and self-motivated
Good negotiation and communication skills
Ability to work well with drivers, dispatchers, customers, and internal staff
Interest in trucking, logistics, merchandising, or commodity markets

Physical and Work Environment

Primarily office-based position.
May require occasional travel to customer locations, supplier facilities, terminals, or job sites.
Must be able to sit for extended periods and use a computer and phone throughout the day.
Occasional overtime may be required based on shipment schedules and business needs.

Training and Growth Opportunities

The trainee will receive hands-on training in FOB trucking, freight coordination, customer communication, pricing, merchandising, and market analysis.
Successful performance may lead to advancement into a Merchandiser, Logistics Coordinator, Transportation Specialist, or Account Manager role.

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Job Post Date: 08/22/26