Merchandiser Assistant

Scoular; Omaha (NE); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Volunteer time off

Résumé du poste

Scoular is seeking a Merchandising Assistant II to handle accounting tasks for trading units, including freight payments, settlements, and accounts receivable/payable. The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and collaboration with merchandisers and vendors.

You will monitor cash flow, report credit risk, and support process improvements while assisting in training new Merchandiser Assistants and coordinating with internal teams on logistics from origin to destination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork are essential.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office required.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong mathematical and analytical ability.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime.

Responsabilités

• Process freight payments and daily ticket uploads, final settlements, daily cash receipts, and follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Assist merchandisers and customers with freight/logistical accounting questions.
• Maintain positive customer and vendor relations and monitor cash flow/credit risk.
• Collaborate with internal/external customers to resolve issues.
• Support technology enhancements with internal teams.
• Assist in training Merchandiser Assistants and related roles.
• Oversee logistics from origin to destination with cost-effective planning.
• Monthly inventory reconciliations and reporting.

Connaissances

Customer service

Teamwork

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organize and prioritize tasks

Numerical/analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Overtime flexibility

Formation

Associates/Bachelor’s in Agri-business

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Excel

Accounting software

Description du poste

About The Role

The Merchandising Assistant II (MA II) has primary responsibility for effectively performing all accounting tasks relating to the business unit(s) assigned in an efficient manner following all company and market group policies and procedures. The MA II exhibits excellent customer service skills, attention to detail teamwork and a willingness to embrace change and new technology. This role is responsible for maintaining positive customer and trucker/vendor relations and proactively monitors and reports cash flow and credit risk. This role requires strong teamwork with other business units and will assist in training new merchandisers and merchandiser assistants (MAs). This role reviews business reports for the assigned business units and serves as a primary resource for merchandiser and MA questions. The MA II strives for continuous improvement and embraces new technology and changes to processes and procedures.

• Responsible for effectively performing assigned accounting tasks relating to the trade unit(s) in an efficient and accurate manner including but not limited to: Process freight payments/ticket upload or creation daily, final settlements, process daily cash receipts and follow up on outstanding receivables and unapplied cash.
• Assist merchandiser and customers with freight/logistical issues and accounting questions.
• Maintains positive customer and trucker/vendor relations and proactively monitors and reports cash flow and credit risk.
• Collaborates with both internal and external customers to proactively identify and solve problems.
• Partner with internal teams to support and promote technology enhancements.
• Assist in training new Merchandiser Assistants and other various roles. Assists with elevator, truck, and rail transportation and logistics from origin to destination with a cost-effective, efficient logistic action plan.
• Monthly reconciliation of inventories.
• Review reports including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Freight Analysis and other miscellaneous reports on a daily/weekly basis and identify actionable items and resolve.
• Develop a basic understanding of our business to identify potential issues or opportunities and provide useful feedback to the Merchandisers.
• Collaborates with Assistant Controller to ensure procedures/policies are followed.

About You

• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent customer service skills, positive attitude and strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office systems and demonstrate strong proficiency in Excel.
• High level of independent problem solving and critical thinking skills to drive solutions.
• Strong detail-orientation and accuracy.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong mathematical and analytical ability.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people.
• Able to work occasional overtime.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates/Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in Agri-business.
• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and accounting software, along with desire to learn new programs.

Our Company

Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible. We are a $7.3 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1250+ employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people. We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.

Our Benefits

• We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day -- there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning
• On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match
• Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off
• We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year. We encourage team members to give back and make a social impact