Bilingual Merchandiser

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental wellness

Paid vacation time

Education assistance

Training resources

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company seeks a Merchandiser in Windsor, Ontario, to market finished products and raw materials, optimize margins, and support profitable trade strategies. The role emphasizes strong account management, risk assessment, and collaboration with the commercial team.

The ideal candidate will have bilingual French/English skills, quick learning, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced market, with a university degree in agriculture or business.

Qualifications

• University degree in agriculture or business (i.e. economics, finance, accounting).
• Experience in commodity trading would be an asset but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with accounts and seek profitable opportunities.
• Manage pricing, risk and logistics with IT systems.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support trading strategies.

Skills

Verbal and written comms

Bilingual French/English

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Outlook

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's in agriculture or business

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Merchandiser
Windsor (Ontario)
Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt based on experience

About the Position

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Merchandiser will oversee marketing of finished products and raw materials to maximize financial results. Alongside the commercial team, this role participates in developing and executing on profitable trade strategies to maximize margins for the location’s crush plants. The ideal candidate will possess good interpersonal skills, be quick thinking, a fast learner and curious by nature. Must have the ability to handle stress well in a work environment that will require active thinking daily.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Merchandiser builds and maintains strong relationships with valuable accounts, seeks new profitable business opportunities, and strives to understand and meet customer needs to differentiate from competitors. They efficiently manage customer accounts and related accounting issues, make quick decisions in a fast-paced market, and monitor local, national, and global market trends.

The role involves the buying and selling of commodities, managing pricing and risk, optimizing transportation and logistics. with IT systems, strict adherence to compliance policies, and proactive collaboration with internal teams are essential.

The Merchandiser aligns personal goals with company objectives, pursues continuous personal development, understands local plant operations, uses communication channels effectively, and represents the company positively. They also prepare and submit regular and ad hoc reports.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills - Bilingual French / English Required (spoken, read and written)
• Must have the ability to develop both soft and hard skills quickly
• Must be a self-starter with an appetite for continuous improvement, both of self and our business
• Ability to excel within high-risk fast-paced work environment
• Ability to assess risk and exercise sound judgment in making decisions
• Negotiation, interpersonal skills and analytical thinking
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with both internal & external customers
• Computer skills in PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Individual must be committed to corporate ethics policies & safety programs
• Ability to train others

Education or Work Experience

• University degree in agriculture or business (i.e. economics, finance, accounting)
• Experience in commodity trading would be an asset but is not required. The ideal candidate for this position would possess 0 to 3 years of work experience.

Additional Information

• All candidates must have authorization and the ability to maintain authorization to legally work in Canada
• Willing to occasionally work outside normal business hours including weekend
• Willing to attend occasional industry events and conduct period customer visits

The posted salary range is based on the preferred hiring location for this role. If you are interested in being considered for a different location and we move forward with your application, our recruitment team will share the relevant salary range with you during the recruitment process.

Benefits and Perks

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision, life and AD&D, critical illness and travel insurance Wellness reimbursement , and Child Physical Activity Reimbursement.
• Financial wellness – Money Purchase Pension Plan (MPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), short and long term disability, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid vacation time.
• Education assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language learning and mentoring programs.

Including You

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.