Grain Merchandising Intern: Market Analysis & Trading

The Andersons, Inc.; Maumee, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

The Andersons, Inc. is seeking participants for a Commodity Merchandising Internship based in Maumee, OH or Overland Park, KS.

You will work alongside experienced merchandisers and trading professionals to learn market analysis, trading, and customer relationship management. This internship offers hands-on projects, training, and day-to-day business experiences to build merchandising skills and explore future opportunities within The Andersons Trade Group.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Rising junior or senior preferred.
• 0-2 years’ relevant internship, work, leadership, or agricultural experience required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence others.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Learn commodity merchandising terminology, tools, concepts, and business systems.
• Assist with analyzing local, national, and global agricultural markets and evaluating factors that influence commodity prices.
• Gain exposure to grain procurement, marketing, trading, transportation, and supply chain activities.
• Support merchandisers with customer relationship management, market research, data analysis, and administrative activities.
• Develop an understanding of grain and grain product marketing, trading flows, and market fundamentals.
• Monitor changing crop, economic, and market conditions and assist with gathering relevant information.
• Build relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including merchandising, operations, logistics, accounting, and customer service.
• Complete a merchandising business proposal focused on a real-world business opportunity and present findings and recommendations to business leaders and team members.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field

Rising junior or senior

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Andersons, Inc. is seeking participants for a Commodity Merchandising Internship based in Maumee, OH or Overland Park, KS.

You will work alongside experienced merchandisers and trading professionals to learn market analysis, trading, and customer relationship management. This internship offers hands-on projects, training, and day-to-day business experiences to build merchandising skills and explore future opportunities within The Andersons Trade Group.