Merchant (Grain Trading)

Job Purpose and Impact

The Merchant I will support Cargill's agricultural commodities business by participating in handling a supplier base and fulfill transactions delivering commodities that meet production requirements and specifications in terms of timing, volume, quantity and cost. In this role, you will help buy and sell commodities from and to country elevators, producers, feed mills and processors.

This role offers long-term development opportunities across Cargill's broader commodity and trading organization.

Key Accountabilities

• Collaborate with transportation and logistics, quality assurance, customer managers and credit manager to ensure efficient execution and resolve routine problems.
• Help plan purchases and transportation to maximize profitable use of stock and storage facilities.
• Enter most routine data and run specialty reports from our contract management databases and systems.
• Research and analyze various freight opportunities in the marketplace to maximize margin.
• Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of professional experience/internships/academic projects, or demonstrated knowledge in trading, business, markets, or commercial activities
• Ability to analyze information and make data-driven decisions
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Native or near-native level Japanese
• Openness to working in an international environment and willingness to develop English communication skills