Merchandiser II

Job Description Merchandiser II - Lincoln, ILAg Services & OilseedsThis is a full-time, exempt position. JOB SUMMARYReporting to the Commercial Manager - Lincoln, NE. The position is responsible for the handling of grain and oilseeds origination, meal merchandising, logistics, accounting, and other customer related issues. Focusing on achieving optimum financial results while building strong relationships with customers, colleagues, and third party trading and transportation partners. As an established member of the merchandising team, this position requires strong strategic thinking, market knowledge, teamwork, and employee development focus.KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
Analytical ThinkingImpact & InfluenceAchievement OrientationInformation SeekingBusiness SavvyConceptual ThinkingIntrapersonal communicationsDESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:
Builds & maintains relationships with a wide range of customers in a variety of marketsStrategic prospecting to identify and seek out new businessUnderstands customer requirements in order to collaborate and add value to both companiesMaintains a clear customer account list and provides detailed background informationDevelops strong understanding of local plant operationsDevelops a good working knowledge of freight spreads and competitor activities. Ensuring the most cost effective logistics strategies are utilized.Handles all accounting related issues in a timely manner to ensure good customer serviceWorks to make quick decisions in a fast market while accepting the responsibility to defend them logicallyDevelops a clear understanding local, national, and global market trendsAggressively makes outbound phone calls to build relationships and to deliver and receive timely market informationActively uses customer database programs to document account activity and acquire marketing trendsPrice discovery and bid/offer maintenance to enhance risk management and pricingUnderstanding of margin calculations & their effect on commodity pricingDevelops a clear understanding and working knowledge of ADM information systems & ability to train othersContinually works on individual and personal development within the company, including participation in internal training sessions to enhance skills when able.Works to attain positive, cooperative relationships with internal colleagues across divisions and responsibilitiesPrepares and submits daily and ad hoc reportsPrepare and analyze month end reports and other divisional month end requirementsHelps in the development and training of new employeesIs willing to work outside normal business hours including weekends with limited travel required throughout the yearPortrays a positive image of the company and self when interacting with customers and colleaguesKNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:University degree in agriculture or business (i.e. economics, finance, accounting).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.Computer competent, with demonstrated ability in the use of spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.Individual must be committed to corporate ethics policies and safety programs.Excited about this role but don't meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don't check every box. 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:88590BR