Merchandiser

Ag Processing Inc; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ag Processing Inc. seeks an entry-level Merchandiser at our Corporate Office in Omaha, NE. You will gain exposure to commodity merchandising, supply chain management, and risk management while developing negotiation and market analysis skills.

You will work with soybeans and finished soybean products, build relationships with suppliers and customers, and collaborate with internal teams to optimize operations in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, agriculture, or a related field.
• Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise soybeans and finished soybean products.
• Negotiate transactions with suppliers and end-users.
• Build and maintain strong business relationships with key customers.
• Participate in supply chain coordination and risk management activities.
• Collaborate with internal departments to optimize operations.
• Research, analyze, and interpret market and industry data.
• Represent the company at plant locations, customer sites, and industry events.
• Travel periodically to production facilities and customer locations.

Skills

Negotiation

Market analysis

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/agriculture

Job description

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) offers a positive work/life balance, long-term stability, and meaningful career growth—backed by some of the strongest retirement and insurance benefits in the industry. With a history of financial success and continued growth, AGP provides employees with job security, development opportunities, and the chance to build a lasting career.We are currently seeking a motivated, analytical individual for an entry-level, full-time Merchandiser position at our Corporate Office in Omaha, Nebraska. This role offers hands-on training in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where you will gain exposure to commodity merchandising, supply chain management, and risk management within the agriculture industry.As a Merchandiser, you will work with soybeans and finished soybean products while developing relationships with suppliers and customers. This position is ideal for someone looking to build negotiation, problem-solving, and market analysis skills while learning the fundamentals of hedging and commodity trading.Key ResponsibilitiesMerchandise soybeans and finished soybean productsNegotiate transactions with suppliers and end-usersBuild and maintain strong business relationships with key customersParticipate in supply chain coordination and risk management activitiesCollaborate with internal departments to optimize operationsResearch, analyze, and interpret market and industry dataRepresent the company at plant locations, customer sites, and industry eventsTravel periodically to production facilities and customer locationsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in business, finance, agriculture, or a related fieldStrong critical-thinking and decision-making skillsComfortable negotiating and operating in a competitive environmentExcellent communication and customer service skillsHighly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple prioritiesInterest or background in agriculture, farming, grain, soy trading, or soybean products preferred, but not requiredWhy Join UsAGP is a cooperatively owned agribusiness engaged in procuring, processing, marketing, and transporting oilseeds, grains, and related products. Since our founding in 1983, we have grown into one of the largest soybean processing cooperatives in the world, with diverse operations that include renewable fuels, vegetable oil refining, grain merchandising, and international business.AGP values employees and offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:100% employer-funded pension plan401(k) with company match (traditional and Roth options)Health, dental, and vision insuranceLife, short-term, and long-term disability insuranceHealth savings account and flexible spending accountsPaid time offAg Processing Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.