Merchant Trainee: Global Grain and Logistics

scoularcareers; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Scoular offers a two-year Pathways Development Program for new graduates, immersing you in a fast-paced role as an Associate Merchant responsible for acquiring, selling, and transporting ingredients worldwide.

You will develop skills in buying and selling grain and feed, build relationships with customers and suppliers, and learn logistics and contract management. Locations include Omaha, NE, Overland Park, KS and Twin Falls, ID, with a focus on profitability and market analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in progress, anticipated graduation Dec 2026 or May 2027.
• Competitive and motivated by achieving results.
• Strong communicator, comfortable building relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Resilient and persistent—overcoming setbacks is expected.
• Curious about markets, business strategy, and profitability.
• Entrepreneurial and driven to grow a business.
• Willing to learn and adapt to changing market conditions.
• Leadership demonstrated through activities, athletics, student orgs, or community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills to buy and sell grain, feed and food ingredients.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers and transportation partners.
• Learn logistics and supply chain management, assisting or leading logistics planning.
• Interpret market dynamics by assisting in preparing financial forecasts and market analyses.
• Build financial skills to manage a business's profit and loss performance.

Skills

Strong communicator

Curious about markets

Entrepreneurial mindset

Relationship building

Problem solving

Leadership demonstrated

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate (Dec 2026/May 2027)

Job description

Scoular offers a two-year Pathways Development Program for new graduates, immersing you in a fast-paced role as an Associate Merchant responsible for acquiring, selling, and transporting ingredients worldwide.

You will develop skills in buying and selling grain and feed, build relationships with customers and suppliers, and learn logistics and contract management. Locations include Omaha, NE, Overland Park, KS and Twin Falls, ID, with a focus on profitability and market analysis.