Fob Trucking Merchandiser - Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

FOB Trucking Merchandiser – Minneapolis, MN  
This is a full-time, exempt position. 
 
The role of FOB Trucking Merchandiser is to work closely with ADM Origination, ADM Milling, ADM Processing, ADM Fertilizer, Edible Bean & Pea Protein specialty groups, and other ADM FOB Trucking teams to maximize company trading opportunities. There is a strong emphasis on communication and teamwork in this position to provide cost-competitive, reliable freight for the placement of ADM and third-party products in the marketplace. 
 
Description of work performed:    

• Coordinate shipments, ensuring timely delivery to customers and contract execution. 
• Tender freight to both private fleet and third-party carriers, evaluating performance and cost-effectiveness.  
• Build and maintain relationships with other ADM divisions, external customers and truck carriers to ensure contract execution.  
• Discover and enhance market opportunities.  Increase the number of origination and destination markets while utilizing trucks to expand the draw territories for the upper Midwest FOB Trucking territory.
• Understand and analyze current freight rates, freight lanes and product flows for trade areas.
• Communicate market information both within the office and throughout the company as market opportunities present themselves. 

Key Skills and Competencies 

• Achievement motivation 
• Analytical thinking
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Relationship management 
• Conceptual thinking 
• Self-confidence 
• Dealing with failure 
• Flexibility 
• Information Seeking 
• Innovation 
• Organizational awareness 

Required Knowledge and Skills: 

• University Degree in Agriculture or related field of study 
• 1+ years of experience in commodity trading, fertilizer or logistics 
• Computer competence, especially use of email, Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, & PP), PC Miler, IBM, Customs Brokers, and internal web-based applications 
• Demonstrated capacity to excel in a fast-paced environment 
• This position requires working at a desk both on a telephone and at a computer for prolonged periods of time 
• Some overnight travel required with this position  

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
​Hiring Manager-Barrett Kennedy    ​
Recruiter-Lauren Shea  

 

City

Minneapolis

State

MN - Minnesota

Location Country

United States

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$54,600.00 - $102,000.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus