Merchant Assistant

Merchant Assistant

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Merchant Assistant will support a moderate scale of customer service activities for multiple site teams. In this role, you will contribute to optimizing and monitoring shipping and returns, including processing complex orders from customers and resolving order or delivery issues within soybean oil seeds processing.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain systems and relationships that meet customer demand forecast, as well as other databases related to shipments and inventory management.
• Inform customers about order status, invoices, contract balances and other information needed to complete the sale.
• Execute customer service strategies.
• Provide support to improvement projects and commitments requiring a basic understanding of customer service practices and procedures.
• Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent
• Confirmed analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of two years of related work experience

The expected compensation for this position is $ 24 - 28 per hour. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.

At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.