Merchandiser II - Minneapolis, MN

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Job Title: Merchandiser II - Minneapolis, MN
Location: Minneapolis, MN, Nationwide Asia, 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 II - Minneapolis, MN

ADM Ag Services and Oilseeds

This is a full time, Salary exempt position.

MAIN FUNCTION:

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, this an intermediate position within the North American Ag Services and Oilseeds group. This position will be responsible for selling and maintaining linseed oil sales for Red Wing. The position is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with both external and internal customers, including the handling of logistics, accounting, and other customer related issues. The position requires a higher level of strategic thinking, market knowledge, trading acumen and employee development. This role will mainly focus on Red Wing but share commercial responsibilities with Enderlin, ND.

KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

University degree in agriculture or business (i.e. economics, finance, accounting), supplemented with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in commodity merchandising.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Demonstrated capacity to excel within high risk, fast-paced work environment.
Proven ability to assess risk and exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
Demonstrated negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the domestic and international trade.
Proven ability to manage effectively within a team based work environment.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with end-users, suppliers, and internal customers.
Computer competent, with demonstrated ability in the use of spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.

Applications within a windows based operating environment. Individual must be committed to corporate ethics policies and safety programs.

Analytical Thinking
Business Savvy
Results Oriented
Information Seeking
Self Confidence
Conceptual Thinking
Information Seeking
Proactive
Organizational Awareness

DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:

Actively participates in all aspects of marketing within the regional truck, rail, vendors and customers
Develops key communication links within ADM to ensure optimal use of ADM facilities and market access, an understanding and awareness of market requirements and facilitate the effectiveness of ADM assets
Able to prepare and analyze basic profit and loss and other divisional reports
Strategically seeks out new business that would profitably enhance company assets
Builds & maintains relationships with a wide range of customers, including premium and volume accounts
Understands customer requirements in order to collaborate and add value to both companies
Is able to prepare & present reports to management detailing customer issues and opportunities
Maintains a clear customer account list and provides detailed background information in files
Handles all accounting related issues in a timely manner to ensure good customer service
Ensures the most cost efficient transportation and logistics
Develops a good working knowledge of freight spreads and competitor activities
Works to make quick decisions in a fast market while accepting the responsibility to defend them logically
Develops a clear understanding of local, national, world market, and trends
Aggressively makes outbound phone calls to deliver and receive timely market information
Price discovery and bid/offer maintenance to enhance risk management and pricing
Understanding of margin calculations & their effect on commodity pricing
Understands the value of ADM owned transportation (i.e. barges, trucks and railcars) and how to enhance value
Understands and has strict adherence to corporate compliance policies, safety systems, trainings and programs
Ensures that individual goals are aligned with company goals
Constantly works on individual and personal development within the company
Develops good understanding of local plant operations
Works to attain positive, cooperative relationships with internal colleagues across divisions and responsibilities
Effectively use communication channels for proper coordination within the office and other locations
Portrays a positive image of the company and self when interacting with customers and colleagues
Is willing to work outside normal business hours including weekends with limited travel required throughout the year

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.

REF:110602BR

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Job Post Date: 07/04/26