Fob Trucking Manager

Job Summary

The FOB Trucking Merchandiser role at ADM is a critical position that requires strong communication and teamwork skills to maximize company trading opportunities. As a key member of the Toledo region origination, trading, and logistics team, you will work closely with ADM Soy Processing, ADM Grain, ADM Fertilizer, and other ADM FOB Trucking teams to provide cost-competitive, reliable freight for the placement of ADM and third-party products in the marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the Toledo region origination, trading, and logistics, providing insight and discussing opportunities to optimize logistics and execute on trades.
• Discover and enhance domestic market opportunities, increasing the number of origination and destination markets while utilizing trucks to expand the draw territories for the Great Lakes region.
• Identify and analyze market opportunities by maintaining close contact with other ADM divisions, external customers, and truck carriers.
• Maintain a precise understanding of current freight rates, freight lanes, and product flows in the trade area.
• Communicate market information both within the office and throughout the company as market opportunities present themselves.

Requirements

• University degree in agriculture or a related field of study.
• 2+ years of experience in commodity trading and/or logistics.
• Computer competence, especially use of email, Future Source, AGRIS, IBM, and internal web-based applications.
• Demonstrated capacity to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• This position requires working at a desk both on a telephone and at a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Some overnight travel required with this position.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company.