Merchandiser Trainee

City : Cairo State : Illinois (US-IL) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number : 44656

Position Summary:

The program is designed to introduce you to the various value chains across Bunge. During the program, you will receive cross functional exposure to a number of operations and processes while performing commercial (e.g. merchandising, sales, marketing, etc.), supply chain (e.g. logistics), and/or operational (e.g. grain elevator) functions. You will have the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed for a solid foundation in commercial, supply chain and/or operational career paths at Bunge. Candidates must be willing to relocate for career development and growth opportunities. Position requires a Bachelor’s degree from a four year accredited college or university and a desire to build a career in the food and agribusiness industry. The duration of the program will be driven by your performance and Bunge’s business demands. Locations include: Cairo, IL, Rockwood, IL, Amarillo, TX, Ladoga, IN, Decatur, IN, Council Bluffs, IA, Morristown, IN, Carrolton, MI & Clarks, NE.

Location to be determined and candidate must be willing to relocate.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in the day-to-day operation at assigned Bunge location, promoting and abiding by Bunge’s zero incident and injury safety culture
• Communicate effectively with Bunge internal and external customers
• Gain fundamental knowledge of domestic and international cash grain and grain product marketing, trading, and flows
• Develop a thorough understanding of elevator, milling and oilseed processing plant operations
• Aid in evaluating changing crop and market conditions
• Work effectively in a team setting to collaborate, develop strategy and problem-solve
• Assist in managing customer relationships, contracts, logistics, data analytics, and other related activities
• Complete special project requests, as assigned
• Demonstrate level of comprehension by responding to verbal or written inquiries from supervisors, mentors, or other team members
• Travel to other Bunge locations and/or events for instructional purposes
  
  

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university
• Must be collaborative, results oriented and possess strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and constant change
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in standard PC applications
• Standard work hours 8 AM - 5 PM subject to adjustment as required by assignment
• Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities is required
  
  

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.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity
  
  

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