Biodiesel Merchant Assistant

: Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill's agricultural supply chain business, where we seamlessly connect farming customers with food, feed and industry. Job Purpose and Impact The Biodiesel Merchant Assistant will support the development and management of a customer base to fulfill transactions delivering commodities that meet production requirements and specifications in terms of timing, volume, quantity and cost. In this role, you will support teams that buy and sell commodities across the agriculture and fuel markets. Key Accountabilities Communicate and interact with transportation and logistics, quality assurance, customer managers and credit manager to ensure efficient execution. Help plan purchases and transportation to maximize profitable use of stock and storage facilities. Research and analyze various freight opportunities in the marketplace to maximize margin. Enter most routine data and run specialty reports from contract management databases and systems. Work directly with customers, suppliers and business counterparts to meet their needs in solving most routine problems. Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff. Other duties as assigned Job Information Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position. Location: Wayzata, MN Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFIATIONS High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent Minimum of four years of related work experience Experience with MS Excel PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with trading and contract management Experience in supporting invoicing and account receivable management Strong written and verbal communication skills Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.