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Bunge Iberica SA

Merchandiser - Abilene, KS

Bunge Iberica SA, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146

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Location:

US

City :

Abilene

State :

Kansas (US-KS)

Country :

United States (US)

Requisition Number :

42802

A Day in the Life: This role is responsible for commodity origination, marketing and execution within an assigned product line and/or for an assigned group of customers. The key objective of this position is to procure commodities, gain market information in the market place, develop arbitrage and risk management skills, and to reach and exceed profitability goals. This is achieved through customer contact, providing excellent customer service, and growing the customer base with focus on increasing profits and margins.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Assist in the growth of producer and commercial customers as well as building relationships and maintaining current customers

Directly participate in day-to-day analysis of originating & trading of the commodity market

Develop and implement a plan for merchandising to local customers & surrounding areas

Execute hedging orders and position management

Purchase and sell assigned commodities from/to targeted customers by providing them with excellent marketing analysis and recommendations about their business transactions

Oversee logistics functions of all shipments of the business unit including the management of freight

Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings and completing assignments

Develop and maintain customer-oriented marketing plans fostered by extensive customer contacts

Participate in the development of merchandising tactics in the business unit

Effectively research and resolve accounting & logistical issues as they arise

Assist with the development of marketing goals for the assigned location

Gathers regional market information and communicates internally across the network

Conduct and promote strong moral and ethical operation and principles consistent with company policy

Reports to Location Manager or Sr Merchandiser

Skills/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or related field

1-3 years Agribusiness related experience preferred

Strong mathematical and analytical skills

Ability to perform in a high-stress and fast paced environment

Demonstrated understanding of commodity markets, hedging and commodity flows

Customer service skills and positive, persuasive, and credible attitude

Self-motivated with excellent communication skills

Must have understanding and ability to maintain confidential information

Ability to work and interact well with a variety of people

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

We Are One Team



Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive

We Lead The Way



Agile, Empowered, Innovative

We Do What’s Right



Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge

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