Junior Commodity Merchandiser — Global Markets Path

Andersons; Overland Park (KS, KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Andersons invites applications for the Commodity Merchandising Trainee (MIT) Program, a 12-month development track designed to launch a career in commodity merchandising. Two six-month rotations at North American trading locations provide hands-on experience across marketing, risk management, logistics, and commercial strategy.

Upon completion, MITs transition into entry-level merchandising roles, leveraging entrepreneurial mindset and market insight to create value for customers and The

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field.
• 1-3 years’ relevant internship or work experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel and relocation required.

Responsibilities

• Learn commodity merchandising terminology, tools, concepts, and systems while applying them in a commercial environment.
• Build relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Develop understanding of local, national, and global commodity markets, trading flows, and supply/demand dynamics.
• Analyze market, crop, and economic conditions to identify factors influencing prices and opportunities.
• Assist in managing customer relationships, contracts, logistics, and data analysis activities.
• Gain experience supporting commodity procurement, marketing, and risk management strategies.
• Develop working knowledge of Agribusiness operations, including merchandising, logistics, accounting, and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support customer solutions and business objectives.
• Apply market insights to make recommendations and contribute to decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Entrepreneurial mindset

Travel flexibility

Self-starter

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture / Agribusiness / Agricultural Economics / Business / Finance / Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Andersons invites applications for the Commodity Merchandising Trainee (MIT) Program, a 12-month development track designed to launch a career in commodity merchandising. Two six-month rotations at North American trading locations provide hands-on experience across marketing, risk management, logistics, and commercial strategy.

Upon completion, MITs transition into entry-level merchandising roles, leveraging entrepreneurial mindset and market insight to create value for customers and The