Merchandising Trainee: Cross-Functional Ops & Marketing

Bunge Iberica SA; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; 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 commercial, supply chain and operational functions across locations. You will gain exposure to merchandising, trading, logistics and plant operations while developing foundational skills for a career in the food and agribusiness industry.

Candidates must be willing to relocate and hold a bachelor’s degree. The program spans multiple U.S. locations and involves cross-functional experiences tied to business needs and performance.

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.

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

Results oriented

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree (four-year college)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bunge offers a structured trainee program designed to expose you to commercial, supply chain and operational functions across locations. You will gain exposure to merchandising, trading, logistics and plant operations while developing foundational skills for a career in the food and agribusiness industry.

Candidates must be willing to relocate and hold a bachelor’s degree. The program spans multiple U.S. locations and involves cross-functional experiences tied to business needs and performance.