Merchandiser III – Lincoln, NE
This is a full time, Salary exempt position. 
 
MAIN FUNCTION:
Reporting to the Commercial Manager – Lincoln, NE. The position is responsible for the management of the western soy processing rail fleet, reaching across numerous soy processing assets. In addition, this role will have responsibilities in meal merchandising, oilseeds origination, month end, and customer related activities. . 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 ThinkingBusiness SavvyResults OrientedInformation SeekingSelf ConfidenceConceptual ThinkingProactiveOrganizational AwarenessIntrapersonal CommunicationsDESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED: 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 assetsAble to prepare and analyze basic profit and loss and other divisional reportsStrategically seeks out new business that would profitably enhance company assetsBuilds & maintains relationships with a wide range of contacts, including rail service providers, end users, and vendorsIs able to prepare & present reports to management detailing customer issues and opportunitiesHandles all accounting related issues in a timely manner to ensure good customer serviceEnsures the most cost efficient transportation and logisticsDevelops a good working knowledge of freight spreads and competitor activitiesWorks to make quick decisions in a fast market while accepting the responsibility to defend them logicallyDevelops a clear understanding of local, national, world market, and trendsAggressively makes outbound phone calls to deliver and receive timely market informationPrice discovery and bid/offer maintenance to enhance risk management and pricingUnderstanding of margin calculations & their effect on commodity pricingUnderstands the value of ADM owned transportation (i.e. barges, trucks and railcars) and how to enhance valueUnderstands and has strict adherence to corporate compliance policies, safety systems, trainings and programsEnsures that individual goals are aligned with company goalsConstantly works on individual and personal development within the companyDevelops good understanding of local plant operationsWorks to attain positive, cooperative relationships with internal colleagues across divisions and responsibilitiesEffectively use communication channels for proper coordination within the office and other locationsPortrays a positive image of the company and self when interacting with customers and colleaguesIs willing to work outside normal business hours including weekends with limited travel required throughout the yearKNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:University degree in agriculture or business (i.e. economics, finance, accounting), supplemented with a minimum of five (5) 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.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.Proven ability to manage effectively within a team based work environment.Applications within a windows based operating environment.Individual must be committed to corporate ethics policies and safety programs.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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