Softmeals Merchant

Job Description Softmeals Merchant Cargill provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world. Together with farmers, customers, governments and communities, we help people thrive by applying our insights and over 150 years of experience. We have 160,000 employees in 70 countries who are committed to feeding the world in a responsible way, reducing environmental impact and improving the communities where we live and work. Description / Beschreibung For our site in Düsseldorf we are seeking to recruit a (m/f/d)   Softmeals Merchant   This merchant role includes customer interfacing, autonomy for lower risk management, analysis/reporting/data management, meal strategy development/execution, commercial supply chain management and commercial asset management. General accountabilities Merchandise (buy/sell) softmeals (sunflower & rapeseed meal) in accordance with team’s merchandising game plan  Identify and capture merchandising and arbitrage opportunities in local markets, including speculative positions Contribute to and challenge the crush team’s merchandising strategies (local and group)  Establish sales/purchase prices on a real-time basis and negotiate contracts in accordance with game plans Fully analyze supply chain options and consider all supply chain costs in merchandising decisions (considering quality, vessel programs, market views, storage availability, etc.) Accurately apply all supply chain costs to contracts in accordance with procedures Build and maintain relationships with current and potential customers and suppliers to create market access Understand customer and supplier needs in order to identify and explore opportunities to capture additional revenues   Solve routine customer/supplier problems and address complaints and concerns related to the products that you merchandise  Qualifications / Qualifikationen University degree:  preferred majors – business, economics, finance 2+ years’ experience in merchandising commodities Business fluency in English, with German a strong plus Strong computer skills (Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Outlook) Strong analytical skills: quantitative mind, challenging, inquisitive Making decisions and execution: confident, courageous, holds self and others accountable  Our offer In return for your expertise and commitment, we will provide a fast-paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world. Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter as well as reference letters today (Jobnumber SAL00460 ). Please also mention your salary expectation and your earliest availability.    Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cargill Job Trading & Merchandising Primary Location Germany-NW-Dusseldorf