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Job Description:

At The Andersons, Inc., serving our customers with integrity, loyalty and respect has been our commitment since our founding in 1947. An operating group of The Andersons, Inc., the Trade Group specializes in the movement of physical commodities such as whole grains, feed ingredients and energy products. 

We are hiring a Merchant for our growing Organics business. This position is responsible for customer account management and coordinating and executing trading activities for organic corn and beans.

Key Responsibilities

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  Coordinate and manage the buying and selling activities for assigned commodities
  
  


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  Determine supply and demand, survey market conditions, and analyze other economic forces in order to establish position in the market
  
  


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  Initiate, negotiate and agree on terms of commodity purchase/sale contracts, such as price, quality, quantity, transportation, timing and payment
  
  


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  Arrange efficient transportation of commodities
  
  


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  Ensure thorough and accurate follow-up, execution, and closure to all contracts
  
  


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  Maintain regular customer communication to build and grow customer relationships
  
  

What is expected of you and others at this level

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  Intermediate knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
  
  


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  Solves a range of straightforward problems
  
  


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  Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures
  
  


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  Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
  
  

Minimum Q ualifications & Skills

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  Bachelor's Degree required
  
  


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  2-5 years' relevant experience required
  
  

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons' Statement of Principles.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com .

We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

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