Merchandiser

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum 3 Years’ experience in merchandising or ingredient sales.

Must have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment.

Must have excellent communication skills and provide superior customer service.

Strong negotiating skills.

Strong mathematical skills.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Execute upon straight and direct ingredient sales and merchandising activity, to ensure all customer needs are met.
• Work with the Ingredient Sales Lead to develop selling strategies by commodity and time of year.
• When applicable, identify and pursue ingredient procurement opportunities.
• When applicable, effectively negotiate with LNC suppliers, while maintaining excellent, long-term relationships with the supplier base.
• Actively assess Risk within company commodity positions.
• Maintain constant oversight of contracts and timely shipments with suppliers and customers.
• Work with locations to minimize demurrage costs and help identify potential shrink issues.
• Work with the Reseller market to optimize LNC locations and positions.
• Have thorough understanding of all logistical processes, including barge, rail, and truck logistics.
• Follow current company credit and receivables policies.
• Understand and lead by example the Mission, Vision, and Values of Livestock Nutrition Center.

Benefits & Perks

All full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits package.