Commodity & Merchandising Trainee

Company: Bunge North America
Location: Griggsville
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

At Bunge, people don t just come here to work, they come here to grow
solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse team of thinkers and doers. Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package, generous paid time off program and opportunity to progress. Most importantly, in all we do we live our values:
Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect
Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative and efficient
Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainablyThe program is designed to introduce you to the various value chains across Bunge. During the program, you will receive cross functional exposure to a number of operations and processes while performing commercial (e.g. merchandising, sales, marketing, etc.), supply chain (e.g. logistics), and/or operational (e.g. grain elevator) functions. You will have the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed for a solid foundation in commercial, supply chain and/or operational career paths at Bunge. Candidates must be willing to relocate for career development and growth opportunities. Position requires a Bachelor s degree from a four year accredited college or university and a desire to build a career in the food and agribusiness industry. The duration of the program will be driven by your performance and Bunge s business demands.Location to be determined and candidate must be willing to relocate.Essential Functions:Participate in the day-to-day operation at assigned Bunge location, promoting and abiding by Bunge s zero incident and injury safety cultureCommunicate effectively with Bunge internal and external customersGain fundamental knowledge of domestic and international cash grain and grain product marketing, trading, and flowsDevelop a thorough understanding of elevator, milling and oilseed processing plant operationsAid in evaluating changing crop and market conditionsWork effectively in a team setting to collaborate, develop strategy and problem-solveAssist in managing customer relationships, contracts, logistics, data analytics, and other related activitiesComplete special project requests, as assignedDemonstrate level of comprehension by responding to verbal or written inquiries from supervisors, mentors, or other team membersTravel to other Bunge locations and/or events for instructional purposesSkills/Experience Requirements:Bachelor s degree from a four-year accredited college or universityMust be collaborative, results oriented and possess strong critical thinking skillsAbility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and constant changeExceptional verbal and written communication skillsAnalytical problem-solving skillsProficiency in standard PC applicationsStandard work hours 8 AM - 5 PM subject to adjustment as required by assignmentWillingness to relocate for future growth opportunities is requiredBunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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