Louis Dreyfus Company · 11 hours ago
Merchandising Assistant
Burns Harbor, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expLouis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. The Merchandising Assistant will support the merchandising staff at a grain and oilseed terminal by managing contracts, accounts payable, customer support, and various administrative tasks.
AgricultureConsumer GoodsFarmingFood ProcessingMeat and PoultrySupply Chain ManagementSustainability
Responsibilities
Apply, process and settle tickets daily
Ensure settlements are correct and assist with check cutting
Enter contracts, pricings, and amendments daily
Set up new customer accounts
Troubleshoot application and settlement problems while on the phone with the customer
Assist customers with split payments and settlement review
Assist customers with direct deposit account setup
Prepare and maintain various spreadsheets relative to the business. Ex: Cash positions, current train locations with ETA’s, and FOB bushel ownership
Clearly communicate daily with customers and truck drivers
Oversee and maintain system to keep truck driver insurance current
Communicate with numerous railroads and trace rail cars
Provide daily flat price position report for Kansas City office
Assure accuracy and timeliness of data taken for Merchandisers, along with being the first check for reasonableness of accuracy received
Purchase office supplies along with monitoring office supply inventory levels
Assist in processing accounts payables
Maintains a positive attitude and promotes a “team” environment
Time management is a key factor in this position
Code invoices and work with vendors to answer payment questions
Code and send invoices in a timely manner to regional office
Serves as back up for answering phone calls and quoting bids while merchandisers are unavailable
Assist with human resources needs where applicable, including processing new hire paperwork and managing timecards
Distribute afternoon bids to farmers and commercial accounts
Complete other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma
2 years of execution / sales support experience within the grain industry, biofuels, or similar field
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet strict daily deadlines
Strong practical accounting, analytical and organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communications skills. Needs to feel comfortable talking to customers and truck drivers on the phone
Strong documentation skills
Positive attitude, self-motivated
Knowledge and interpretation of position reporting
Proficiency with spreadsheet and word-processing software, (e.g., Excel and MS Word)
Occasionally work outdoors
Must have ability to climb stairs and lift small objects
Careful attention to detail
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
401k with Company Match
Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)
Company
Louis Dreyfus Company
Louis Dreyfus Company is a merchandiser of commodities and a major asset owner and processor of agricultural goods.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$100MKey Investors
ADQEBRD (Türkiye)
2020-11-11Private Equity
2020-01-22Debt Financing· $100M
Leadership Team
Max Clegg
Head, LDC Innovations (CVC)
Recent News
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