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| Company Name: |
Archer Daniels Midland |
| Location: |
Deerfield, MO United States |
| Position Type: |
Full Time |
| Post Date: |
04/13/2026 |
| Expire Date: |
05/20/2026 |
| Job Categories: |
Accounting/Auditing, Insurance, Retail/Wholesale, Logistics, Nonprofit and Volunteer Services |
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Merchandiser - Deerfield, MO
Merchandiser – Deerfield, MO
Work Location - Overland Park, KS
ADM Processing
This is a full-time, exempt position
Position Summary:
This is an entry-level merchandising position that is part of the commercial processing team in Deerfield, MO. This role’s primary focus will be on Deerfield’s crush merchandising activities, including truck meal trading, rail fleet logistics for both inbound beans and outbound meal, bean/meal spread risk management, and more. You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with customers and colleagues from other ADM Processing Plants, handling logistics, risk management, accounting, execution, and other customer-related issues. As an entry-level member of the merchandising team, you will develop critical thinking skills, market knowledge, and a foundation for employee development.
Key skills & competencies:- Analytical Thinking
- Ability to work as a team
- Impact & Influence
- Customer Service Oriented
- Achievement Orientation
- Information Seeking
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
Description of work performed:- Builds & maintains positive relationships with accounts that bring defined value
- Seeks out new business opportunities to enhance ADM company assets
- Understands customer requirements and strives to meet them to differentiate ADM from competitors
- Assists in developing logistics strategies for inbound/outbound rail movement
- Maintains a clear customer account list and provides detailed background information in files
- Handles accounting-related issues in a timely manner to ensure good customer service
- Makes quick decisions in a fast-paced market while learning to defend them logically
- Develops an understanding of local, national, and global markets and trends
- Makes outbound phone calls to deliver and receive timely market information
- Learns price discovery and bid/offer maintenance to improve risk management and pricing
- Gains knowledge of margin calculations and their effect on commodity pricing; ensures cost-efficient transportation and logistics
- Understands the value of ADM-owned transportation (i.e. barges, trucks, and railcars)
- Develops knowledge of freight spreads and competitor activities
- Learns ADM information technology systems and their applications
- Adheres strictly to corporate compliance policies, safety systems, and programs
- Works to align individual goals with company goals
- Focuses on personal development within the company
- Develops an understanding of local plant operations
- Builds collaborative relationships with internal colleagues across divisions and responsibilities
- Uses communication channels effectively for accurate coordination within the office and other locations
- Portrays a positive image of the company and self when interacting with customers and colleagues
- Prepares and submits daily and ad hoc reports
- Assists in the development and training of new employees
Knowledge & Skills:- University degree in agriculture or business (i.e. economics, finance, accounting) preferred; relevant experience in commodity trading or related fields will be considered.
- Ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, high-risk work environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.
- Computer proficiency, including the use of spreadsheet, database, and word processing software within a Windows-based operating environment.
- Commitment to corporate ethics policies and safety programs.
- Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends.
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:107581BR
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| Company Name: |
Archer Daniels Midland |
| Website: | https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&jobid=3360927&codes=HBCU# |
Company Description:
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.
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