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Merchant (Grain Trading)
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Posted:
16 August 2026 (Yesterday)
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Application Deadline:
13 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Purpose and Impact
The Merchant I will support Cargills agricultural commodities business by participating in handling a supplier base and fulfill transactions delivering commodities that meet production requirements and specifications in terms of timing volume quantity and this role you will help buy and sell commodities from and to country elevators producers feed mills and processors.
This role offers long-term development opportunities across Cargills broader commodity and trading organization.
Key Accountabilities
- Collaborate with transportation and logistics quality assurance customer managers and credit manager to ensure efficient execution and resolve routine problems.
- Help plan purchases and transportation to maximize profitable use of stock and storage facilities.
- Enter most routine data and run specialty reports from our contract management databases and systems.
- Research and analyze various freight opportunities in the marketplace to maximize margin.
- Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- 2 years of professional experience/internships/academic projects or demonstrated knowledge in trading business markets or commercial activities
- Ability to analyze information and make data-driven decisions
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Native or near-native level Japanese
- Openness to working in an international environment and willingness to develop English communication skills
About Company
Cargill, Incorporated is an American privately held global corporation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and incorporated in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded in 1865, it is the largest privately held corporation in the United States in terms of revenue.
