Ceres Global Ag Corp.
Merchandising Analyst
Ceres Global Ag Corp., Minneapolis, MN
What we do...
Ceres Global and its subsidiaries add value across agricultural, energy and industrial supply chains through efficient sourcing, storing, transporting and marketing of high-quality agricultural commodities, value-added products and raw materials. Leveraging its network of commodity logistics centers and team of industry experts, Ceres Global connects farmers to customers around the world.
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ceres Global has 16 locations across Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Minnesota.
What we need...
This position will play a critical role in contributing both to the durum product line, and to our overall approach to railroad logistics.
What you'd do...
Responsibilities:
What you'd need...
Qualifications:
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands type, write and grasp. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift 20 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision.
Ceres Global and its subsidiaries add value across agricultural, energy and industrial supply chains through efficient sourcing, storing, transporting and marketing of high-quality agricultural commodities, value-added products and raw materials. Leveraging its network of commodity logistics centers and team of industry experts, Ceres Global connects farmers to customers around the world.
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ceres Global has 16 locations across Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Minnesota.
What we need...
This position will play a critical role in contributing both to the durum product line, and to our overall approach to railroad logistics.
What you'd do...
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to durum product line
- Assist in achieving durum P&L goals
- Establish durum bids at Northgate and with JV partners
- Manage contract applications
- Complete billing sheets for the product line
- Railroad Logistics
- Organize and manage Ceres rail freight matrix for:
- Ceres commodities and trade flows
- Relevant rates and opportunities by trade flow corridor
- Complete ongoing analyses of rail rates and railroad performance
- Create proposals and play a key role in railroad negotiations
- Track and educate the commercial team regarding railroad performance, renewals, and deadlines regarding contracted rates
- Make recommendations to continuously improve the internal process and communication as it relates to rail rates
- Assist in rail freight position management and reporting
- Assist in supplementary rail charge disputes
- Assist Freight Team with railcar billing during peak times
- Assist Commercial Director and Freight Logistics Manager in all BNSF and CN Freight Auctions, CPKC freight allocations
- Perform other duties as assigned and/or required
What you'd need...
Qualifications:
- Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or related field, or experience in lieu of degree
- Must have 10+ years relevant work experience
- Must have strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent organizational skills
- Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment
- Strong ability to work in a team environment
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands type, write and grasp. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift 20 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision.