Merchandiser I - Overland Park, KS

About the role

The Merchandiser I – FOB Trucking is responsible for learning and supporting the daily merchandising, buying, selling, and coordination of truck shipments on an FOB basis. This position assists with customer and carrier communication, freight coordination, market tracking, order entry, and shipment follow-up. The role is designed to develop the trainee’s knowledge of merchandising, logistics, pricing, customer service, and transportation operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist merchandisers with buying and selling commodities on a FOB truck basis.
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, carriers, and internal teams to coordinate truck shipments.
• Help arrange truck transportation, confirm pickup and delivery schedules, and track shipments.
• Enter and maintain accurate sales, purchase, freight, and shipment information in company systems.
• Monitor market conditions, freight rates, product availability, and customer demand.
• Support pricing efforts by gathering freight quotes and market information.
• Follow up on loads to ensure timely pickup, delivery, and proper documentation.
• Assist with resolving freight issues, late deliveries, shortages, overages, or quality concerns.
• Prepare and review bills of lading, purchase orders, sales confirmations, and freight documents.
• Build relationships with customers, vendors, truck brokers, and carriers.
• Learn company policies, procedures, contract terms, and industry standards.
• Provide administrative support to the merchandising and transportation teams as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Customer service focused
• Strong follow-up skills
• Detail-oriented
• Reliable and self-motivated
• Good negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to work well with drivers, dispatchers, customers, and internal staff
• Interest in trucking, logistics, merchandising, or commodity markets

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based position.
• May require occasional travel to customer locations, supplier facilities, terminals, or job sites.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods and use a computer and phone throughout the day.
• Occasional overtime may be required based on shipment schedules and business needs.

Training and Growth Opportunities

The trainee will receive hands-on training in FOB trucking, freight coordination, customer communication, pricing, merchandising, and market analysis. Successful performance may lead to advancement into a Merchandiser, Logistics Coordinator, Transportation Specialist, or Account Manager role.

Pay

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $54,600.00 and $102,000.00. 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.

This position includes an annual bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Benefits

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision, and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training, and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations.

About ADM

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