Merchandiser Trainee

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Marubeni Group Companies

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Kansas City, Missouri

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Merchandiser Trainee focuses on commodity origination, marketing, and execution to drive marketplace growth and profitability. Key duties include managing customer relationships, diversifying price risk, and coordinating logistics for product delivery.

Qualifications

You have a BS degree and equivalent experience, preferably in Agriculture, with strong analytical, organizational, and negotiating skills. You also possess excellent communication and computer skills, and are professional, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Commodity origination

Marketing

Risk management

Customer service

Logistics

Job Description

Merchandiser Trainee - Kansas City, MO

The Merchandiser Trainee is responsible for commodity origination, marketing and execution within an assigned product line and/or for an assigned group of customers. The key objective of this position is to learn to create growth in the marketplace through origination, to develop risk management skills and to reach and exceed profitability goals. This is achieved through customer contact, providing excellent customer service and growing the customer base with focus on increasing profits and margins. Training is conducted within a “Mentorship” framework necessitating a high degree of interaction with location management personnel.

About MacroSource:

At our company, we are guided by our core values of accountability, innovation, safety, and teamwork. We believe in fostering a culture of integrity, excellence, and continuous improvement in all that we do.

MacroSource is a leading wholesale distributor of crop nutrients worldwide, committed to providing custom solutions for retailers. With strategic terminals along the Mississippi River and in key agriculture growing areas, we ensure competitive supply and premier Customer service. Join us in empowering our people to drive innovative solutions, feeding the crops that sustain the world. Join us in making a difference and shaping the future of our company through your expertise and dedication! Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with us.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execute marketing and origination strategies within the area in line with MacroSource’s overall origination strategy.
  • Diversify price risk through MacroSource products and services
  • Grow the origination and local area merchandising business internally and externally through market share, customer base and volume.
  • Provides expert knowledge in day-to-day activities and acts as a resource to customers in line with MacroSource’s coire values and mission.
  • Obtain local market knowledge and insight through continuous communication with product suppliers, customers and transportation vendors
  • Facilitate and schedule logistics for timely product delivery using the local truck market.
  • Participate in effective training and development.
  • Maintains an understanding of all legal and compliance requirements.
  • Provide periodic updates and reports to location management.
  • Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings and completing assignments.

Qualifications:

  • BS degree and equivalent experience required; an emphasis in Agriculture preferred.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and negotiating skills.
  • Excellent communication, computer and public relations skills.
  • Must be professional and self-motivated.
  • Able to function in fast paced environment.

Training and Development:

At MacroSource, we believe in fostering the growth and development of our team members. Training opportunities are available to help you further your career, enhance your skills, and contribute to your professional growth.

Total Rewards:

Join Macrosource and enjoy a comprehensive total rewards package, including generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day #1, employer-paid Short/Long-Term Disability and Like insurance, and a 401k with generous matching. Embrace volunteer service opportunities and become a part of our vibrant work community. At MacroSource, we recognize and reward the valuable contributions of our team members. Compensation for the position depends on experience, reflecting our commitment to fair and competitive pay.

NOTE:  The company is not providing sponsorship at this time.

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Marubeni Group Companies

Marubeni Corporation (TSE securities code: 8002) is one of Japan’s largest trading companies (sogo shosha) with more than 165 years of history. Headquartered in Tokyo, Marubeni continues to expand its businesses across the globe, with 130 branches and offices worldwide. Marubeni is involved in the handling of products and provision of services in a broad range of sectors, with our 50,000+ employees across our Group companies engaging in business as corporate staff or through one of our many Business Divisions: Lifestyle, Food & Agri Business, Metals & Mineral Resources, Energy & Chemicals, Power & Infrastructure Services, Finance, Leasing & Real Estate Business, Aerospace & Mobility, Next Generation Business Development, and Next Generation Corporate Development.  In these areas, Marubeni’s business encompasses importing and exporting, as well as transactions in the Japanese market, as well as investment, development, and management on a global level. For more information on our business in these areas, please visit https://www.marubeni.com/en/business/ Marubeni’s vision for the future is exemplified by the Marubeni’s “Global crossvalue platform,” wherein Marubeni will anticipate challenges and deliver innovative solutions by breaking down barriers as well as generate new value combining strengths across the Marubeni Group. For more details on the Global crossvalue platform, please see https://www.marubeni.com/en/company/gcp/ For more information on Marubeni in general or on our various businesses, please visit our website.
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