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Merchandiser II (Fairmont City, IL -Illinois, US, 62201) @ Bunge

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<hr> <table style="height:45.9972px;width:100%;border-style:solid;background-color:#043c5a;border-color:#aaa5a5" border="1"> <tbody> <tr style="height:45.9972px"> <td style="width:25%;height:42.9972px;text-align:center"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><strong>City : </strong>Fairmont City<strong> </strong></span></td> <td style="width:25%;height:42.9972px;text-align:center"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><strong>State : </strong>Illinois (US-IL)<strong> </strong></span></td> <td style="width:25%;height:42.9972px;text-align:center"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><strong>Country : </strong>United States (US)<strong> </strong></span></td> <td style="width:25%;height:42.9972px;text-align:center"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><strong>Requisition Number : </strong>45321<strong> </strong></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Role Purpose Statement:</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">This position is responsible for conducting commercial and trading activities associated with grain origination and marketing.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Main Accountabilities:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Trade and manage grain, grain products, and proper hedging procedures at terms that contribute to maximizing company profits. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Initiate and/or respond to customer inquiries regarding grain origination, bids, grade reporting, accounting, hours, contract status, etc. in a manner that exceeds the customer’s expectations. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Maintain relationships with elevators, farmers, livestock producers, feed mills; and meet/exceed Commercial goals.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Facilitate and assist in the communication and exchange of business information, market conditions and changing crops between division and Elevator Managers in a timely and accurate manner. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Perform detailed logistics management and low-cost analysis scenarios</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Assist in the maintenance of U.S. production and supply and demand analysis for corn, beans, wheat, rice and milo. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Work closely with division, trading, accounting, and credit management </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Knowledge and Technical Competencies:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Intermediate knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, market values, pricing and margin factors, highly preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Knowledge of cash commodity trading and Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) experience preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Demonstrated computer skills, including Email, Excel, Microsoft Word, and other technical software packages required.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Sales Knowledge and negotiation skills preferred.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Education/Experience:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business, General Business, Finance and 3-5 years commercial experience or equivalent preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Organizational skills and program execution capabilities required.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Intermediate customer service skills required.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Good verbal and written communication skills required.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Timeliness and accuracy required.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Ability to learn, prioritize, and multitask in a fast-paced changing environment required.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p><hr> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray;font-size:12.0pt">At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray;font-size:12.0pt">Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:#043c5a;font-size:12.0pt">• <strong>We Are One Team </strong>– <strong><span style="color:#3c637c">Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive</span></strong></span><br><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:#043c5a;font-size:12.0pt">• <strong>We Lead The Way</strong> – <strong><span style="color:#9cc83c">Agile, Empowered, Innovative</span></strong></span><br><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:#043c5a;font-size:12.0pt">• <strong> We Do What’s Right</strong> – <strong><span style="color:#d28828">Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray;font-size:12.0pt">If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge</span></p> <hr> <p> </p>

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