Merchandiser

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental wellness

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Training & development resources

Job summary

ADM is offering a commercial trainee opportunity to become an integral part of the Milling & Baking Solutions business. The role will help manage all commercial activities at the Carthage, MO mill, with focus on scheduling, logistics, and local grain procurement.

The trainee will interact with operations, quality, and customers, serving as a back up to managers, and may relocate across the U.S. as part of the program; base pay is competitive and overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year degree in agriculture, business, finance, economics, or supply chain management.
• Relocation willingness to relocate across the U.S. as part of the program.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Minimum GPA of 2.8.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Understand Profit and Loss of Milling business.
• Learn to maximize profits through grain procurement and inventory management.
• Grain trading and procurement responsibilities.
• Execute bulk truck, rail and packaging lines.
• Manage and trade truck freight and arbitrage positions.
• Coordinate with customer service, operations, sales and quality to meet expectations.
• Develop Go To Market strategies for Mill and Free to Sell.
• Monitor inventories of flour, wheat, ingredients and by-products.
• Participate in month end reconciliation.
• PR/PO processing as needed.
• Be available off shifts and weekends to receive calls if needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Participate in daily operation reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

4-year degree (agriculture, business, finance, economics, supply chain management)

Job description

Merchandiser - Various Locations

Decatur

IL - Illinois

Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Supply Chain

Job Description

Are you ready to launch your career with a global leader that values innovation, collaboration, and growth? As a new graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge, learn from experienced professionals, and make an immediate impact in a company recognized for excellence.

A few highlights about ADM

• Named to FORTUNE’s Most Admired Company List in 2026
• Recognized as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, ADM’s seventh consecutive year receiving this recognition
• Recognized among America’s Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing in 2026
• Recognized among America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community
• ADM offers a variety of internships, graduate programs, leadership development opportunities and entry-level roles, with training and development designed to help early-career talent build skills and grow their careers.

Position Summary

ADM is offering the opportunity for a commercial trainee to become an integral part of the ADM Milling & Baking Solutions business. This position will assist in the management of all commercial related activities at the Carthage, MO mill.

Areas of concentration will include the scheduling of manufacturing, logistic coordination, and local grain procurement. Relationship management with customers and suppliers will also be an important focus.

You will be responsible for scheduling plant production, along with coordinating warehouse inventory, bulk truck and rail load out. Daily involvement and interaction with operations and quality staff is important for success. Position will serve as a back up to commercial managers in their absence.

Responsibilities

• Understand Profit and Loss of Milling business
• Learn how to maximize profits through effective grain procurement and inventory management
• Grain trading and procurement responsibilities
• Execution of bulk truck, rail and packaging lines
• Manage and trade truck freight and arbitrage positions
• Work closely with centralized customer service, local operations, sales and quality to meet customer expectations
• Learn how to develop Go To Market Strategy for Mill and Free to Sell
• Report and monitor inventories of flour, wheat, ingredients, and by-products and make timely and coordinated decisions
• Participate in month end reconciliation
• PR/PO processing as needed
• Understand operations, quality and sales to roles
• Be available off shifts and weekends to receive calls if needed
• Strive to maintain the safest work environment possible
• Work on special projects to enhance learning and training
• Participate in daily operation reviews

Qualifications & Attributes

Education: Pursuing a 4-year degree inagriculture, business, finance, economics, supply chain management

Relocation: Willingness to relocate across the U.S. as part of the program.

Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership and communication skills.

GPA: Minimum GPA of 2.8

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Physical Requirements: Ability to safely and successful perform the essential job functions consistent with qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards

Standard office safety regulations

ADM requires the successful completion ofabackground check.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

68,000

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

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

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

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.