Merchandiser

Livestock-Nutrition-Center,-LL; Hereford (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Livestock Nutrition Center seeks a Merchandiser to drive straight and direct ingredient sales and to support regional merchandising efforts. You will coordinate with the Ingredient Sales Lead on strategies by commodity and season, pursue procurement opportunities, and negotiate with suppliers to sustain strong partnerships.

You will oversee contracts, monitor shipments, and work with locations to reduce demurrage costs while optimizing reseller positions and logistics across barge, rail, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of merchandising or ingredient sales experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong negotiating and math skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute straight and direct ingredient sales and merchandising to meet customer needs.
• Collaborate with the Ingredient Sales Lead to develop selling strategies by commodity and season.
• Identify and pursue ingredient procurement opportunities when applicable.
• Negotiate with suppliers while maintaining long-term relationships with the supplier base.
• Actively assess risk within company commodity positions.
• Oversee contracts and ensure timely shipments with suppliers and customers.
• Work with locations to minimize demurrage costs and shrink issues.
• Coordinate with the Reseller market to optimize locations and positions.
• Understand logistical processes including barge, rail, and truck logistics.
• Follow current credit and receivables policies.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Mathematics

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Company OverviewLivestock Nutrition Center specializes in blending customized rations, supplements and premixes to meet the specific nutritional needs of Livestock Producer's operations. We understand that management, performance objectives and feeding practices can be vastly different between operations, and that these differences dictate specific nutritional or formulation requirements. Our experienced sales staff and nutritionist will work with the Producer to design a feeding program that is specific to their operation.Mission StatementOur Mission is to add value to the suppliers and end users in the feed ingredient supply chain through distribution, processing and service.Guiding PrincipleOur focus is to provide customized feeding programs, nutritional products, and expert service to livestock producers that promote their long-term success and profitability.Position SummaryThe primary focus of the Merchandiser role is to assist and execute upon local and regional straight and direct ingredient sales and merchandising activity. This individual will assist with the supply chain and logistics of these goods, as well as product positions and quality, to fulfill our customer’s needs. This individual will effectively communicate with the Ingredient Sales Lead to ensure they are up to date on market prices and positions and communicate this information to others, as necessary.Responsibilities & DutiesExecute upon straight and direct ingredient sales and merchandising activity, to ensure all customer needs are met.Work with the Ingredient Sales Lead to develop selling strategies by commodity and time of year.When applicable, identify and pursue ingredient procurement opportunities.When applicable, effectively negotiate with LNC suppliers, while maintaining excellent, long-term relationships with the supplier base.Actively assess Risk within company commodity positions.Maintain constant oversight of contracts and timely shipments with suppliers and customers.Work with locations to minimize demurrage costs and help identify potential shrink issues.Work with the Reseller market to optimize LNC locations and positions.Have thorough understanding of all logistical processes, including barge, rail, and truck logistics.Follow current company credit and receivables policies.Understand and lead by example the Mission, Vision, and Values of Livestock Nutrition Center.Qualifications & SkillsBachelor’s degree required.Minimum 3 Years’ experience in merchandising or ingredient sales.Must have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment.Must have excellent communication skills and provide superior customer service.Strong negotiating skills.Strong mathematical skills.Benefits & PerksAll full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits package.