Commercial Merchandising Trainee

April 13, 2024

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Job Description

About Cargill:

Cargill is a global food and agriculture company that connects farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with food. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We combine our experience with new technologies and insights to serve as a trusted partner for food, agriculture, financial and industrial customers in more than 125 countries.

Job Description:

Commercial Merchandising Trainee

Join Cargill’s agricultural supply chain business and play a vital role in connecting farming customers with food, feed and industry. As a Commercial Merchandising Trainee, you will:

• Learn about the agricultural commodities merchandising industry and how Cargill operates in a rapidly changing economic environment.
• Broaden your understanding of local supply and demand factors that impact markets, and commercial decisions to generate revenue.
• Initiate and negotiate on terms of commodity purchases.
• Collaborate with supply chain and plant operations teams to fulfill commodity contracts for customers.

As part of this traineeship, you will join Cargill’s two-year Next Generation Graduate Program. You will work with a diverse group of individuals from across EMEA, collaborate on projects, and benefit from networking sessions, coaching, and personal development workshops.

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Business, Economics or Agricultural studies.
• Fluency in English and Bulgarian.
• General understanding and strong interest in geo-political dynamics and trends.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Natural leadership ability, motivation, initiative, risk appetite and resilience.
• Ability to work in multi-cultural and multi-functional teams.
• Curiosity to learn and create new ways of building and improving systems and processes.
• Strong data and analytical skills with the ability to proactively identify and resolve problems.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Fast-paced and stimulating international work environment.
• Outstanding career development opportunities.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV and cover letter in English to the provided email address.