Commodity Merchandising Trainee (2026)

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Job Description:

About The Andersons Inc.
The Andersons Inc. is a diversified company rooted in agriculture that conducts business in the agribusiness and renewables sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers helping its employees improve supporting its communities and increasing the value of the company. For more information please visit .

We are a company which creates value for and builds mutually beneficial and enduring relationships with all stakeholders and others with whom we do business. We continue to leverage our core strengths in both the commodity grain and fertilizer industries to strategically grow while remaining committed to a legacy of success to become the most nimble and innovative North American ag supply chain company.

Commodity Merchandisersat The Andersons Inc. are an integral component to the ag supply chain. Our merchandising team consists of driven entrepreneurial professionals committed to providing excellent service to our customers. Individuals in these roles have the responsibility of originating commodities and marketing the goods to drive positive financial outcomes. Merchandisers also develop knowledge in local national and global markets risk management and transportation and logistics and much more.

To guide the learning and development of entry-level commodity merchandisers The Andersons has built an exceptional Merchandiser in Training (MIT) program. All individuals in the MIT program receive a broad and hands-on experience in all aspects of commodity merchandising including but not limited to:

• Buying and selling of commodities
• Daily analysis of local national and global markets
• Transportation and logistics
• Price developments
• Supply Chain Management
• Relationship Building with Customers

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All individuals are required to complete two 6-month rotations within our North America based trading locations. Locations are to be determined upon hire and individuals must be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is provided if requirements are met.

Day to Day Responsibilities of the Trainees in the MIT Program include:

• Communicate effectively with The Andersons internal and external customers
• Gain fundamental understanding of local national and global cash grain and grain product marketing trading and flows
• Aid in evaluating changing crop and market conditions
• Assist in managing customer relationships contracts logistics data analytics and other activities
• Execute existing and new contracts and agreements

For the MIT program we are looking for individuals who meet the following requirements:

• A Bachelors Degree preferably in Agriculture Business Finance Economics or related major
• One year of relevant work experience or internships
• Fluent in English knowledge of second language is a plus
• Willingness to travel and flexibility to relocate
• Demonstrate leadership ability and ability to influence others
• Self-starter who is highly motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Able to work independently and in a team environment
• Experience in customer service and able to proactively identify and resolve issues
• Comfortable taking appropriate risks
• Excellent written and verbal skills and detail-oriented in the areas that require analysis

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols policies procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons Statement of Principles.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Also they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons Inc. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons Inc. conducts drug alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at .

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