Job Description

FOB Trucking Merchandiser – Decatur, Il
This is a full-time exempt position.

Main Function:
Reporting to the FOB Trucking Manager in Decatur, the role of the FOB Trucking Merchandiser is to work closely with the FOB Trucking Manager, Grain Freight Manager, Origination team, trading managers and Operations colleagues to enhance and execute on regional trading opportunities. There is a strong emphasis on communication and teamwork in this position in an effort to provide cost competitive, reliable freight for the movement of grain in the Central & East Central regions.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Achievement motivation
• Analytical thinking
• Conceptual thinking
• Self-confidence
• Dealing with failure
• Flexibility
• Information Seeking
• Innovation
• Organizational awareness

of work performed:

• Manage the day to day activities of the Central & East Central Illinois Truck Fleet including dispatch and assisting in freight settlement.
• Participate in Central & East Central Illinois region origination, trading, and logistics meetings, providing insight and discussing opportunities.
• Identify and analyze market opportunities by maintaining close contact with other ADM divisions, external customers and trucking carriers
• Maintain a precise understanding of current freight rates, freight lanes and product flows in trade area
• Communicate market information both within the office and throughout the company as market opportunities present themselves

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• University Degree in Agriculture or related field of study.
• 1+ years of experience in commodity trading and/or logistics
• Computer competence, especially use of email, Market Q, VAX, IBM, and internal web based applications
• Demonstrated capacity to excel in a fast paced office 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-Michael Coers ​
Recruiter- Lauren Shea

City

Decatur

State

IL - Illinois

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