Location : Cairo IL 

City : Cairo 

State : Illinois (US-IL) 

Country : United States (US) 

Requisition Number : 37958 

 

At Bunge, people don’t just come here to work, they come here to grow – solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse team of thinkers and doers.  Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package but most importantly, in all we do we live our values: 
•    Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect
•    Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative and efficient
•    Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably
 

A Day in the Life:
This position is responsible for conducting commercial and trading activities associated with grain origination and marketing for winter canola.  This role will actively participate in the development of a winter canola grower base in the U.S. Midsouth region (incl. Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, Alabama).

 

What You'll Be Doing:
•    Lead definition of grower prospects database and implement grower lead pipeline management process.  Actively pursue and participate in grower meetings.  
•    Successfully engage and work with Seed Co. partners in the development of grower base and value proposition communications plan.
•    Routinely monitor/understand interior netback grower pricing based on the various destination market alternatives and logistics costs.
•    Actively participate in winter canola grain contracting and pricing including communication with hedge desk to appropriately manage flat price risk.
•    Proactively service grower customers in areas of market information, e-business, pricing, delivery, grading, and accounting with an emphasis on building strong relationships.  
•    Build relationships with new and existing grower customers to expand origination network while assisting with coordinating/managing logistics around product flows.  
•    Facilitate and assist in the communication and exchange of business information and market conditions between local and corporate management in a timely and accurate manner.
•    Understand standard and program-specific grain contract terms and ensure compliance with such terms and conditions.  
•    Demonstrate a solid understanding of product flows and freight spreads in market region to execute on highest margin decisions.  
•    Demonstrate the following culture and values which are expected of all employees at Bunge
o    Act As One Team: By fostering inclusion, collaboration and respect
o    Drive For Excellence: By being agile, innovative and efficient
o    Do What’s Right: By acting safely, ethically and sustainably

Skills/Experience Requirements:
•    Bachelor's degree in Business, Agriculture Economics, or a related field
•    Seven (7) years of experience in commodity merchandising; canola experience a plus
•    In-depth knowledge of cash commodity trading and futures
•    Strong sales knowledge and negotiations skills; demonstrated ability to engage with growers
•    Ability to lead teams to execute on new initiatives
•    Good verbal and written communications skills
•    Excellent customer service skills
•    Dynamic capability to learn, prioritize, and multitask in a fast-paced changing environment
•    Knowledge/understanding of accounting principles, market values, pricing, and margin factors
•    Strong organizational and execution skills
•    Proficient PC skills including Excel and Word
•    Ability and willingness to travel within the U.S. Midsouth region to perform Core Functions

 

Benefits:
•    Health Benefits – Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision to meet your individual needs
•    401(k) – Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
•    Family Support – Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
•    Tuition Reimbursement – Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
•    Time Off – Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience
    o    0 – 9 years: 25 days
    o    10 – 19 years: 30 days
    o    20+ years: 35 days

 

 

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

 

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled