Merchandiser Assistant II

The Scoular Company; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans beginning day one

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Volunteer time off

Job summary

The Scoular Company is seeking a Merchandising Assistant II in Overland Park, KS. The role focuses on accounting tasks for the trade units, processing rail shipments and settlements, and managing cash flow with the merchandising team.

You will support freight/logistics issues, maintain rail/vendor relations, and help train Merchandiser Assistants while contributing to process improvements and data accuracy across reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in repetitive tasks.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Customer-focused, credible and persuasive communication.
• Good problem solving and analytical thinking for issue resolution.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.
• Experience with Microsoft Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process rail shipments and ticket uploads daily and manage settlements timely.
• Handle daily cash receipts and follow up on receivables and unapplied cash.
• Assist merchandisers and customers with freight and accounting questions.
• Maintain positive rail/vendor relations and monitor cash flow/credit risk.
• Collaborate with teams to drive technology enhancements.
• Train new Merchandiser Assistants and support logistics from origin to destination.
• Monthly inventory reconciliations.
• Review AR/AP, Freight Analysis, and other reports to identify actions.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Mathematical ability

Analytical ability

Organize / prioritize tasks

Work with diverse people

Overtime availability

Education

Associates/Bachelor’s degree or relevant Agri-business experience

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

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 maintains positive customer and rail/vendor relations and proactively monitors and reports cash flow and credit risk. The MA II exhibits excellent teamwork with other business units and assists in training new merchandisers and merchandiser assistants (MAs). The MA II reviews business reports for his/her 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for effectively performing assigned accounting tasks relating to the trade unit(s) in an efficient manner including but not limited to: Process rail shipments/ticket upload or creation daily. Process final settlements in a timely manner. 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 rail/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 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and completely.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Customer service skills and positive, persuasive, and credible attitude.
• High level of problem solving and critical thinking skills for problem resolution.
• Extremely detail-oriented.
• Strong mathematical and analytical ability.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people.
• Able to work occasional overtime.
• Customer service skills and positive, persuasive, and credible attitude.

PreferredQualifications:

• Associates/Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in Agri-business.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, 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.

• 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

The Scoular Company is an equal opportunity employer

The Scoular Company is a Drug-Free Workplace

EEO is the Law