Feed & DDG Merchant & Logistics Strategist

The Andersons, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Andersons, Inc. is seeking a Feed Commodity Merchant to connect agricultural supply chains, using merchandising expertise, market intelligence, and logistics optimization to move feed ingredients efficiently.

You will build customer and supplier relationships, analyze market fundamentals, negotiate contracts, and coordinate rail and truck logistics to drive profitable growth for the company and its customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required (or the equivalent in work experience); Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business, Finance, Supply Chain or related major/field preferred
• 2-5 years of experience in commodity merchandising, trading, logistics, supply chain, or a related commercial role
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, solve problems, and drive process improvements through technology and innovation
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with a proactive approach to business development
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, volatile market environment and adapt to changing business conditions
• Agricultural industry experience or background preferred

Responsibilities

• Buy and sell feed ingredients, with a primary focus on DDGs, to create value for customers and deliver profitable growth
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and logistics providers
• Analyze market fundamentals, freight dynamics, and supply chain economics to identify merchandising and arbitrage opportunities
• Negotiate and execute commodity contracts, including pricing, delivery, transportation, and payment terms
• Coordinate rail and truck logistics to ensure efficient movement of commodities
• Monitor positions, contracts, and transactions to ensure accurate execution and risk management
• Leverage technology, data, and market insights to improve processes and support commercial decision-making
• Develop new business opportunities and expand existing customer relationships

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Agribusiness / related major preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Andersons, Inc. is seeking a Feed Commodity Merchant to connect agricultural supply chains, using merchandising expertise, market intelligence, and logistics optimization to move feed ingredients efficiently.

You will build customer and supplier relationships, analyze market fundamentals, negotiate contracts, and coordinate rail and truck logistics to drive profitable growth for the company and its customers.