Merchandiser Trainee

Indiana Ag Connection; Indiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plans

Retirement contribution

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

Bunge offers a structured trainee program designed to expose you to value chains across the agribusiness. You will be involved in commercial, supply chain, and/or operational functions, with opportunities to relocate for career development and growth.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and a desire to build a career in food and agribusiness. The program duration depends on performance and business needs, with cross-location training and relocation as part of the path.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university.
• Must be collaborative, results oriented and possess strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and constant change.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in standard PC applications.
• Standard work hours 8 AM - 5 PM subject to adjustment as required by assignment.
• Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the day-to-day operation at assigned Bunge location, promoting and abiding by Bunge's zero incident and injury safety culture
• Communicate effectively with Bunge internal and external customers
• Gain fundamental knowledge of domestic and international cash grain and grain product marketing, trading, and flows
• Develop a thorough understanding of elevator, milling and oilseed processing plant operations
• Aid in evaluating changing crop and market conditions
• Work effectively in a team setting to collaborate, develop strategy and problem-solve
• Assist in managing customer relationships, contracts, logistics, data analytics, and other related activities
• Complete special project requests, as assigned
• Demonstrate level of comprehension by responding to verbal or written inquiries from supervisors, mentors, or other team members
• Travel to other Bunge locations and/or events for instructional purposes

Skills

Collaborative

Critical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Analytical problem-solving

Willingness to relocate

Education

Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university

Job description

City : Morristown State : Indiana (US-IN) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number: 47338

A Day in the Life

The program is designed to introduce you to the various value chains across Bunge. During the program, you will receive cross functional exposure to a number of operations and processes while performing commercial (e.g. merchandising, sales, marketing, etc.), supply chain (e.g. logistics), and/or operational (e.g. grain elevator) functions. You will have the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed for a solid foundation in commercial, supply chain and/or operational career paths at Bunge. Candidates must be willing to relocate for career development and growth opportunities. Position requires a bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university and a desire to build a career in the food and agribusiness industry. The duration of the program will be driven by your performance and Bunge's business demands.

Locations include:

Morristown, IN, Cora, IL, Catoosa, OK, Carrolton, MI, Saginaw, TX, Emporia, KS, Chester, MT, Clarks, NE, Kimball, ND, Huntley, AL, Amarillo, TX, New Carlisle, IN, Rock Port, MO, Kearney, NE, Henderson, KY, Waunakee, WI, Prairie Du Chien, WI, Dubuque, IA, Decatur, AL & Warren, IL. Location to be determined and candidate must be willing to relocate.

What You'll Be Doing

• Participate in the day-to-day operation at assigned Bunge location, promoting and abiding by Bunge's zero incident and injury safety culture
• Communicate effectively with Bunge internal and external customers
• Gain fundamental knowledge of domestic and international cash grain and grain product marketing, trading, and flows
• Develop a thorough understanding of elevator, milling and oilseed processing plant operations
• Aid in evaluating changing crop and market conditions
• Work effectively in a team setting to collaborate, develop strategy and problem-solve
• Assist in managing customer relationships, contracts, logistics, data analytics, and other related activities
• Complete special project requests, as assigned
• Demonstrate level of comprehension by responding to verbal or written inquiries from supervisors, mentors, or other team members
• Travel to other Bunge locations and/or events for instructional purposes

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university
• Must be collaborative, results oriented and possess strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and constant change
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in standard PC applications
• Standard work hours 8 AM - 5 PM subject to adjustment as required by assignment
• Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities is required

• Bunge offers a variety of benefits including health and wellness plans, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed-in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

• We Are One Team - Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way - Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What's Right - Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day - people who are #ProudtoBeBunge

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