FOB Trucking Merchandiser - Frankfort, IN

FOB Trucking Merchandiser - Frankfort, IN

Job Summary
ADM is recognized worldwide as a successful grain handling, transporting, and processing company. Reporting to the FOB Trucking Manager in Frankfort, the role of FOB Trucking Merchandiser is to work closely with the FOB Trucking Manager, Origination Team, Trading Managers and Operations colleagues to enhance and execute on regional trading opportunities. There is a strong emphasis on communication and teamwork in this position in an effort to provide cost competitive, reliable freight for the movement of grain in the Central IN region.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the day to day activities of the Central Indiana Truck Fleet including dispatch and assisting in freight settlement.
• Participate in Central Indiana region origination, trading, and logistics providing insight and discussing opportunities.
• Identify and analyze market opportunities by maintaining close contact with other ADM divisions, external customers and trucking carriers
• Maintain a precise understanding of current freight rates, freight lanes and product flows in trade area
• Communicate market information both within the office and throughout the company as market opportunities present themselves
• Review and approve freight invoices for accurate payment processing

Job Requirements & Skills

• University Degree in Agriculture or related field of study. 
• 1+ years experience in commodity trading and logistics
• Strong communication skills to be utilized with carriers, dispatchers, and other ADM colleagues
• Computer competence, especially use of Microsoft applications, FOB app, Agris, ICE, and internal web based applications
• Demonstrated capacity to excel in a fast paced office environment
• This position requires working at a desk both on a telephone and at a computer for prolonged periods of time

Other Competencies

• Achievement motivation
• Analytical thinking
• Conceptual thinking
• Self-confidence
• Dealing with failure
• Flexibility
• Information Seeking
• Innovation
• Organizational awareness

Company Details

• The C IN Grain region is comprised of 9 grain facilities located in the heart of the Central Indiana and Eastern Illinois production regions
• Our office works side by side with the Frankfort Oilseeds management team in a shared office in Frankfort, IN
• Environment is exciting and fast paced, with multiple opportunities for arbitrage into non-ADM trading locations
• Region is fully engaged in growth of producer direct opportunities into our assets along with growth in ADM’s Plenish Hi-Oleic soybean program

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. 

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