Merchandiser

About the role

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) offers a positive work/life balance, long-term stability, and meaningful career growth-backed by some of the strongest retirement and insurance benefits in the industry. With a history of financial success and continued growth, AGP provides employees with job security, development opportunities, and the chance to build a lasting career.

We are currently seeking a motivated, analytical individual for an entry-level, full-time Merchandiser position at our Corporate Office in Omaha, Nebraska. This role offers hands-on training in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where you will gain exposure to commodity merchandising, supply chain management, and risk management within the agriculture industry.

As a Merchandiser, you will work with soybeans and finished soybean products while developing relationships with suppliers and customers. This position is ideal for someone looking to build negotiation, problem-solving, and market analysis skills while learning the fundamentals of hedging and commodity trading.

Key Responsibilities

• Merchandise soybeans and finished soybean products
• Negotiate transactions with suppliers and end-users
• Build and maintain strong business relationships with key customers
• Participate in supply chain coordination and risk management activities
• Collaborate with internal departments to optimize operations
• Research, analyze, and interpret market and industry data
• Represent the company at plant locations, customer sites, and industry events
• Travel periodically to production facilities and customer locations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, agriculture, or a related field
• Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills
• Comfortable negotiating and operating in a competitive environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Interest or background in agriculture, farming, grain, soy trading, or soybean products preferred, but not required