**91197BR** **Job Title:** Merchandiser **Department/Function:** Commodity Trading **Job Description:** **Merchandiser III – Des Moines, IA** ADM Ag Services and Oilseeds This is a full time, Salary exempt position. **MAIN FUNCTION:** Reporting to the Assistant Manager, this an intermediate position within the North American Carbohydrate Solutions group. This position will be responsible for procurement of raw materials to achieve optimum financial results. 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 corn procurement for our Cedar Rapids corn processing plants. **KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:** University degree in agriculture or business (i.e. economics, finance, accounting), supplemented with a minimum of four (4) 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 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:91197BR **Req/Job ID:** 91197BR **City:** Des Moines **State:** IA - Iowa **Ref ID:** \#LI-LP2 **:** **About ADM** At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com. **:** \#LI-Onsite **\t:** **\#IncludingYou** Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/) **:** **Benefits and Perks** Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including: + **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable). + **Financial wellness** – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection. + **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares). Additional benefits include: + Paid time off including paid holidays. + Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave. + Tuition assistance. + Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs. *Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.