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Merchandiser Edible Bean/SI Risk Management - Decatur, Fargo, or Minn
Decatur, IL, USA
USD 90,400-151,200 / year
Posted on Sep 9, 2026
Merchandiser Edible Bean/SI Risk Management - Decatur, Fargo, or Minn
Decatur
IL - Illinois
Sales, Customer Service & Origination
Job Description
Merchandiser Edible Bean/SI Risk Management - Decatur, IL (preferred) or Fargo, ND or Minneapolis, MN
Position Summary
This role serves as a critical connector across commercial sales, grower origination, and operations within the Edible Beans platform. The Merchandiser will own key merchandising, origination, and logistics coordination responsibilities, driving value through market development, asset optimization, and risk-informed decision making. This is a high-visibility role within the Edible Beans leadership team, offering strong exposure to cross-functional leadership and a clear path for advancement within the business.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial & Merchandising Leadership
- Own merchandising strategy for by-product streams (culls, splits, swept seed), maximizing value recovery across commercial and seed operations
- Support edible bean export trading programs to Mexico/LATAM and work in coordination with AS&O and ADM logistics
- Assist third-party sourcing/trading of edible bean/pulses for export trading program to Mexico/LATAM
- Support edible bean origination for the Enderlin, ND ingredient facility
- Support yellow pea merchandising/origination strategy
- Execute against evolving commercial priorities with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Monitor daily position and risk exposure for Specialty Ingredients
- Gather and synthesize market intelligence across ADM (AS&O, Carb Solutions, etc.)
- Recommend raw material purchasing strategies and hedging approaches based on market conditions and business needs
- Translate market signals into actionable commercial decisions
- Schedule internal product flows (truck/rail) across the regional asset networks
- Coordinate across operations, commercial, customer support, and quality teams
- Maintain visibility to regional inventory positions to support efficient product moves and minimize cost
- Strong analytical capability; ability to translate data into actionable insights (Excel, Power BI, etc.)
- High sense of urgency with a bias for action and ownership
- Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships internally and externally
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong problem-solving ability
- Ability to operate effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong troubleshooting capability across logistics and operational challenges
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, transportation, rail systems)
- Background in commodity merchandising, agriculture, or ingredient supply chains
- Experience building and presenting management-level reports (positions, P&L, etc.)
- 5+ years of experience in commercial, origination, or plant operations
- 5+ years of experience in logistics or supply chain coordination
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:112819BR
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
$90,400.00 - $151,200.00
Salaried Incentive Plan
The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus
Benefits and Perks
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
- Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
- Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
- Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
- Paid time off including paid holidays.
- Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
#IncludingYou
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
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. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
Req/Job ID
112819BR
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Ref ID
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