Merchandising & Transportation Development Program

Richardson International Limited; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson International Limited offers a Merchandising & Transportation Development Program providing hands-on exposure to transportation planning, logistics coordination, and supply chain execution across domestic and global channels.

You will rotate through transportation, rail, marine, and grain origination, building practical skills in forecasting, customer relations, and commodity markets within Richardson's global network.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Business, Agribusiness, International Business or Supply Chain Management.
• Interest in international business, merchandising, transportation and supply chain.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong initiative with ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Willingness to relocate temporarily for the program.
• Additional language skills (French, Spanish, Mandarin) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Begin in transportation planning, logistics coordination and supply chain execution.
• Future rotations may include rail shipping or marine export documentation.
• Support demand forecasting and network supply planning.
• Gained experience in grain origination, crop input sales, and customer relationship management.
• Support corporate crop inputs like seeds, fertilizer and crop protection.
• Assist merchandising teams with grain origination, futures hedging or market analysis.

Skills

International business interest

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Relocation willingness

Foreign language assets

Education

Business / Agribusiness / International Business / Supply Chain Management degree

Job description

At Richardson, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with over 4,000 employees across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities.

In our Merchandising & Transportation Development Program, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across key areas of our business while developing a strong understanding of supply chain operations, commodity movement, and commercial decision‑making. Through exposure to logistics, trucking and warehousing, rail or marine transportation, you’ll play an important role supporting the movement of agricultural and food and ingredient products through domestic and global supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Begin the program in our transportation department where you’ll gain practical experience in transportation planning, logistics coordination and supply chain execution.
• Future rotations may include: Rail transportation shipping or marine export documentation
• Demand forecasting and network supply planning
• Country operations at a Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre gaining experience in grain origination, crop input sales, and customer relationship management
• Corporate crop inputs supporting seed, fertilizer, and crop protection programs
• Merchandising teams supporting grain origination, futures commodity hedging, or commodity market analysis

The program is designed to provide real‑world experience, cross‑functional development, and exposure to global commodity markets. The program provides a pathway for growth into progressively responsible roles that support the movement of Canadian agricultural products through global supply chains.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate of a Business, Agribusiness, International Business, Supply Chain Management or related degree program
• Interest in international business, merchandising, transportation and supply chain
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of initiative with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability and willingness to temporarily relocate for the program
• Additional language skills such as French, Spanish, Mandarin considered an asset

Richardson provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.

Richardson values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self‑identify.

Richardson International is a global agriculture and food processing leader, with deep‑rooted grower relationships spanning over 165 years. Our journey has seen our business expand and innovate, allowing us to supply quality food products and ingredients to markets near and far. We are always improving our facilities, processes, and products to continue to deliver on our commitment to excellence. Across borders, our network collaborates to fuel our ongoing growth. Join our growing team and set a strong foundation for a career full of exciting possibilities.