Feed Merchandiser Trainee: Build Sourcing & Logistics

Balance4ward; Nodaway (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Balance4ward seeks a Feed Merchandiser Trainee to manage the full commercial cycle of feed ingredients—from sourcing to delivery—serving as the main contact between suppliers, direct-to-consumer customers, and carriers.

This developmental role requires negotiating price, coordinating loads, and building long-term supplier and carrier relationships while moving toward independent management of a book of business.

Qualifications

• Negotiation with suppliers, customers, and carriers.
• Clear communication across multiple channels (phone, email, in-person).
• Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain byproduct feed supplier relationships, sourcing product availability, supporting sales pricing, and negotiating purchase price and terms.
• Make sales calls to existing and prospective customers, building relationships and growing new and repeat business.
• Negotiate price and margin, and manage sales contract obligations.
• Coordinate and dispatch loads between suppliers, carriers, and customers, accurately entering load data and serving as the primary point of contact on logistics questions.
• Build carrier relationships and negotiate freight rates to optimize performance, capacity, and cost.
• Evaluate route profitability and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication across channels

Detail-oriented

Logistics experience

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Balance4ward seeks a Feed Merchandiser Trainee to manage the full commercial cycle of feed ingredients—from sourcing to delivery—serving as the main contact between suppliers, direct-to-consumer customers, and carriers.

This developmental role requires negotiating price, coordinating loads, and building long-term supplier and carrier relationships while moving toward independent management of a book of business.