What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandiser Assistant position at Sunrise Agribusiness Solutions, LLC?
Merchandiser Assistant
Sunrise AgriBusiness Solutions LLC
Sunrise AgriBusiness Solutions, LLC is a dynamic, growing consulting company with over 100 years of merchandising experience that provides well-planned, personalized agricultural risk management strategies for farmers, ranchers, end users, and other ag related partners. Sunrise Agribusiness Solutions, LLC helps those in the agriculture industry execute on their plan through diverse risk portfolios, while focusing on the bottom line of their operation.
Location: Hays, KS
Job Description:
Merchandiser Assistant performs various position reporting and customer service-related functions for the merchandising department in the Hays, KS office. The position duties will include calling customers, contract entry, validation and pricing of contracts, position reconciliation and account payables/receivable. This position provides logistical/transportation support to merchandisers and other customer service functions that require discretion.
Key Responsibilities:
Contract entry, pricing & data validation
Provide logistical support for both truck and rail
Perform customer service duties including calling customers to obtain information
Prepare various spreadsheets to summarize contract and delivery data for merchandising
Process billing for grain and transportation payment which may occur after business hours
Assure accuracy and timeliness of all data
Assist merchandisers with accounts receivable and accounts payable
Collaborate with all team members
Take incoming phone calls from producers and other vendors and assist with transactions
Occasional front desk reception duties
Due to seasonality of industry, this position will require working hours outside of regular business hours
Minimum Qualifications & Skills:
Two years of experience as merchandising assistant, settlement associate or accounting associate
Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not necessary depending on work experience
Problem solving and critical thinking
Strong verbal and written skills
Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office
Foundational experience with Agris a plus
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Careful attention to detail
Knowledge of grain industry practice and terminology
How to Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to learnmore@sunriseabs.com
Contact Information:
Sunrise AgriBusiness Solutions, LLC
2905 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601
785-301-1164
learnmore@sunriseabs.com
Sunrise AgriBusiness Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.