Merchandiser Edible Bean/SI Risk Management - Decatur, Fargo, or Minn

Merchandiser Edible Bean/SI Risk Management - Decatur, IL (preferred) or Fargo, ND or Minneapolis, MN Position Summary This role serves as a critical connector across commercial sales, grower origination, and operations within the Edible Beans platform. The Merchandiser will own key merchandising, origination, and logistics coordination responsibilities, driving value through market development, asset optimization, and risk-informed decision making. This is a high-visibility role within the Edible Beans leadership team, offering strong exposure to cross-functional leadership and a clear path for advancement within the business. Key Responsibilities Commercial & Merchandising Leadership Own merchandising strategy for by-product streams (culls, splits, swept seed), maximizing value recovery across commercial and seed operationsSupport edible bean export trading programs to Mexico/LATAM and work in coordination with AS&O and ADM logisticsAssist third-party sourcing/trading of edible bean/pulses for export trading program to Mexico/LATAM Support edible bean origination for the Enderlin, ND ingredient facilitySupport yellow pea merchandising/origination strategyExecute against evolving commercial priorities with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset Risk Management & Market Intelligence Monitor daily position and risk exposure for Specialty IngredientsGather and synthesize market intelligence across ADM (AS&O, Carb Solutions, etc.)Recommend raw material purchasing strategies and hedging approaches based on market conditions and business needsTranslate market signals into actionable commercial decisions Logistics & Operational Integration Schedule internal product flows (truck/rail) across the regional asset networksCoordinate across operations, commercial, customer support, and quality teamsMaintain visibility to regional inventory positions to support efficient product moves and minimize cost Required Skills & Capabilities Strong analytical capability; ability to translate data into actionable insights (Excel, Power BI, etc.)High sense of urgency with a bias for action and ownershipExcellent communication skills across all levels of the organizationProven ability to build and maintain relationships internally and externallyEntrepreneurial mindset with strong problem-solving abilityAbility to operate effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentStrong troubleshooting capability across logistics and operational challenges Preferred Experience Experience with ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, transportation, rail systems)Background in commodity merchandising, agriculture, or ingredient supply chainsExperience building and presenting management-level reports (positions, P&L, etc.)5+ years of experience in commercial, origination, or plant operations5+ years of experience in logistics or supply chain coordination 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:112819BR