Merchandiser

Job Description

Help Us Shape the Future of Nutrition
Location: Vanscoy, North Battleford, Saskatchewan
Position Type: Commercial, Full-Time, Exempt
Pre-employment Requirement: Successful completion of pre-employment reference check

About the Role
We’re seeking a Merchandiser to join the Commercial team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in the procurement of raw materials, including Pulses, Special Crops and Oilseeds to achieve optimum financial results. Merchandisers at ADM are a vital component in our supply chain. Individuals in these dynamic roles have responsibility for the procurement of grain and oilseeds, and/or the marketing of finished goods to achieve optimum financial results. Merchandisers are asked to develop an understanding of local, national and global market trends, calculate business margins and their effect on commodity pricing, and manage local bids and offers among many other topics. Additionally, in their roles, Merchandisers balance risk management, customer relationships, transportation and logistics. The position is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with accounts, including the coordinating of logistics, accounting, and other customer related issues. As an intermediate member of the merchandising team, this position requires a higher level of strategic thinking, market knowledge and employee development than an entry-level position.

What You’ll Do
• Builds and fosters relationships for domestic procurement of pulses, grains and oilseeds tributary to the ADM network.
• Manages commodity risk and oversees transportation logistics from origin to destination markets to maximize revenue.
• Maintains an up to date knowledge of market trends and competitor activities, revising marketing strategies and programs to capitalize on opportunities.
• As part of a team, creates and manages the implementation of marketing strategies to originate grain for our North American and international processing and trading networks.
• Aids in analyzing potential key supplier opportunities within domestic channels.
• Develops key communication links within the company to ensure optimal use of ADM market access.
• Assists in streamlining logistics to maximize efficiency of our Canadian team.
• Promote ADM as a strong partner and employer in the local community

What You Bring
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Adaptable, flexible and capable of making sound decisions
• Able to overcome adversity and deal with stressful situations
• Capable of functioning within a team environment
• Able to demonstrate honest and compliant qualities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education and Experience
• University Degree in Agriculture or related field of study
• 2+ years of experience in commodity trading and or logistics

What’s in It for You
• Opportunities for career growth
• A safe, inclusive, and team-oriented workplace
• The chance to contribute to a global company that’s improving lives through nutrition

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support all aspects of your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision, life and AD&D, critical illness and travel insurance Wellness reimbursement , and Child Physical Activity Reimbursement.
• Financial wellness – Money Purchase Pension Plan (MPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), short and long term disability, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid vacation time.
• Education assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language learning and mentoring programs.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at

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