Job Information
Cargill Merchant Assistant in Olathe, Kansas
Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargill’s agricultural supply chain business. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver essential products.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Merchant Assistant will provide administrative support to the trading desks. In this role, you will prepare routine reporting, commodity pricing, profit and loss estimates and other supporting duties.
Key Accountabilities
Maintain and cultivate established relationships with small accounts, customers, clients, suppliers and other business partners.
Collaborate closely with various business partners, including supply chain and field team to achieve origination objectives.
Prepare reports and conduct competitive analysis, such as, pricing sheets, regular origination reporting, reconciliation for positions, as well as profit and loss estimates.
Handle moderately complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under general supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent
Minimum of two years of related work experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Currently in the third year of university studies or have graduated from a university program.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.