Merchandiser

Ag Processing Inc; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-funded pension plan

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading agribusiness cooperative is seeking a motivated and analytical individual for an entry-level Merchandiser position in Omaha, Nebraska. This full-time role offers hands-on training focused on commodity merchandising and supply chain management. Responsibilities include negotiating transactions, building relationships with suppliers, and conducting market analysis. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and strong critical-thinking skills, while enjoying competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, agriculture, or related field required.
• Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills are necessary.
• Must be comfortable negotiating and operating in a competitive environment.

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.

Skills

Critical-thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, agriculture, or related field

Job description

Overview

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 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, agriculture, or a related field
• Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills
• Comfortable negotiating and operating in a competitive environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Interest or background in agriculture, farming, grain, soy trading, or soybean products preferred, but not required

Why Join Us

AGP 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 plan
• 401(k) with company match (traditional and Roth options)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Health savings account and flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off

Ag Processing Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.