Montreal
Canada
Commodity Trading
Job Description
Position Title: Senior Merchandiser
Employment status: Regular Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt.
Position available in various locations: Montreal (Quebec)
About ADM
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is a global leader in both human and animal nutrition. We unlock the power of nature and transform crops into ingredients and innovative solutions for the food, beverage, animal nutrition, and industrial markets all around the world. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and food security, ADM connects agricultural supply with global demand at scale. Since 1927, ADM has connected over 3,000 Canadian farmers to global markets. With 920 employees across 5 provinces, 21 facilities, and multiple processing plants, ADM transforms crops into biodiesel, flour, animal feed, and starches. A key player in oilseed processing, wheat milling, and feed production, ADM supports local economies and leading Canadian brands.
About the Position
Reporting to the Senior Merchandiser will oversee the marketing of finished products and raw materials to maximize financial results. The role focuses on overseeing ADM’s soybean/canola meal business in Quebec and the Maritimes, setting strategy and managing risks, while also supporting other markets as opportunities arise.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Merchandiser builds and maintains strong relationships with valuable accounts, seeks new profitable business opportunities, and strives to understand and meet customer needs to differentiate from competitors. They efficiently manage customer accounts and related accounting issues, make quick decisions in a fast-paced market, and monitor local, national, and global market trends.
The role involves managing risk, optimizing transportation and logistics, and understanding ADM-owned transportation assets. Proficiency with IT systems, strict adherence to compliance policies, and proactive collaboration with internal teams are essential.
The Senior Merchandiser aligns personal goals with company objectives, pursues continuous personal development, understands local plant operations, uses communication channels effectively, and represents the company positively. They also prepare and submit regular and ad hoc reports.
Employment status: Regular Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt.
Position available in various locations: Montreal (Quebec)
About ADM
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is a global leader in both human and animal nutrition. We unlock the power of nature and transform crops into ingredients and innovative solutions for the food, beverage, animal nutrition, and industrial markets all around the world. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and food security, ADM connects agricultural supply with global demand at scale. Since 1927, ADM has connected over 3,000 Canadian farmers to global markets. With 920 employees across 5 provinces, 21 facilities, and multiple processing plants, ADM transforms crops into biodiesel, flour, animal feed, and starches. A key player in oilseed processing, wheat milling, and feed production, ADM supports local economies and leading Canadian brands.
About the Position
Reporting to the Senior Merchandiser will oversee the marketing of finished products and raw materials to maximize financial results. The role focuses on overseeing ADM’s soybean/canola meal business in Quebec and the Maritimes, setting strategy and managing risks, while also supporting other markets as opportunities arise.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Merchandiser builds and maintains strong relationships with valuable accounts, seeks new profitable business opportunities, and strives to understand and meet customer needs to differentiate from competitors. They efficiently manage customer accounts and related accounting issues, make quick decisions in a fast-paced market, and monitor local, national, and global market trends.
The role involves managing risk, optimizing transportation and logistics, and understanding ADM-owned transportation assets. Proficiency with IT systems, strict adherence to compliance policies, and proactive collaboration with internal teams are essential.
The Senior Merchandiser aligns personal goals with company objectives, pursues continuous personal development, understands local plant operations, uses communication channels effectively, and represents the company positively. They also prepare and submit regular and ad hoc reports.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Education or Work Experience
Additional Information
If you love the challenge of this dynamic career, then ADM will support and encourage your professional development and success. We are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please advise us in advance so that we can make the reasonable accommodation.
If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We review all applications and still may consider you the right person for the role or have another open position where you’re the perfect fit. For more information, please see our website www.adm.com.
- Verbal and written communication skills - Bilingual French / English Required (Work will be primarily in French when dealing with customers, primarily in English when dealing with co-workers who are based in Ontario)
- Must have a good understanding of the Quebec feed market
- Must have advanced understanding of risk management tools for hedging (futures, forex)
- Ability to excel within a high-risk, fast-paced work environment
- Ability to assess risk and exercise sound judgment in making decisions
- Negotiation, interpersonal skills and analytical thinking
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with both internal & external customers
- Computer skills in PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook
- Individual must be committed to corporate ethics policies & safety programs
- Ability to train others
Education or Work Experience
- University degree in agriculture or business (i.e. economics, finance, accounting)
- Minimum of 5 year of experience in grain and/or oilseeds merchandising. Experience with soybean/canola meal specifically is considered an asset
- A relevant mix of work experience and studies will be considered
Additional Information
- All candidates must have authorization and the ability to maintain authorization to legally work in Canada
- Willing to occasionally work outside normal business hours including weekends
- Willing to attend occasional industry events and conduct periodical customer visits
If you love the challenge of this dynamic career, then ADM will support and encourage your professional development and success. We are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please advise us in advance so that we can make the reasonable accommodation.
If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We review all applications and still may consider you the right person for the role or have another open position where you’re the perfect fit. For more information, please see our website www.adm.com.
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