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- Ufficio in Omaha
A Day in the Life:
The Ingredients Merchandiser 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 market and promote feed ingredients, 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
- 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
Skills/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelors of Science and/or Master in Business Administration in Marketing, Agricultural Economics / Business, Dairy Science and/or Agriculture or other related field
- 3-5 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
- Frequent long periods of sitting/bending using standard office equipment in a professional office environment
- Some travel may be required
About the Combination of Bunge and Viterra:
As of July 2, 2025, Bunge and Viterra combined to become one company. Our ~37,000 employees – the driving force behind our success – are dedicated to one purpose: connecting farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world.
As a newly combined company, we are guided by our shared values in all that we do:
- We are one team.
- We lead the way.
- We do what’s right.
We are passionate, bold and driven. Together, we lead the way to deliver results for our customers, each other and the world.
While we work to integrate our job opportunities, candidates are encouraged to explore positions posted on behalf of both Bunge and Viterra.