Cargill
Cargill

Commercial Merchandising Trainee

Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain·Competitive·On-site·Entry · 0-2 years·Spanish: Fluent

Added 11 days ago

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What you'll do

  • Work directly with customers, suppliers, and other business partners to develop business solutions that meet their needs.
  • Provide market analysis and support in price setting, especially in relation to oilseed processing in Europe.
  • Monitor and review cash, futures, and foreign exchange (Forex) positions on a daily basis.
  • Collaborate with the transportation and logistics, quality assurance, and finance departments to ensure smooth operational execution.
  • Prepare market reports, positions, and financial results (profit and loss) using specialized data and reports.
  • Manage complex matters autonomously with minimal supervision, referring only the most complex cases to the appropriate personnel.
  • Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

What we're looking for

  • University degree (Bachelor's or Master's), preferably in Business Administration, Economics, or Agricultural Studies.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish.
  • No more than two years of professional experience, including internships or apprenticeships.

Nice to have

  • General knowledge of and strong interest in geopolitical dynamics and trends.
  • Excellent communication and influence skills.
  • High standards of integrity and professional ethics.
  • Natural leadership ability, motivation, initiative, risk tolerance, and resilience.
  • Ability to work in multicultural and multifunctional teams.
  • Curiosity to learn and develop new ways to build and improve systems and processes.
  • Strong analytical and data management skills, with the ability to identify and solve problems proactively.

About the company & team

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world safely, responsibly, and sustainably. At the heart of the supply chain, we collaborate with producers and customers to source, make, and deliver essential products for life.

By providing customers with life's essentials, we help businesses grow, communities thrive, and consumers live well.

This position is in our Agriculture and Trade business unit, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the world through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of services for farmers and risk management solutions.

Purpose and Impact at Work

Our merchandising trainee program offers a unique opportunity to develop your full potential and prepare you to become a future leader within our agricultural raw materials merchandising team. You will become familiar with our agricultural product merchandising industry and how we operate in an ever-changing economic environment. You will also expand your understanding of local supply and demand factors that impact markets, as well as revenue-generating business decisions. Additionally, you will participate in initiating and negotiating raw material purchase terms and will collaborate closely with our supply chain and plant operations teams to ensure timely contract execution for our clients.

As part of this program, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of trainees from across the EMEA region. You will mutually enrich your experiences while tackling real business challenges. Together, you will develop top-tier competencies and a professional network that will benefit you throughout your careers.

Additional information

We offer a dynamic and stimulating international environment that will challenge your skills and enhance your talents. We also offer a competitive salary and benefits, combined with excellent professional development opportunities in one of the world's largest and most solid private companies.

Applications from people with disabilities are welcome. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible selection process and work environment. We encourage candidates to inform us if they require any accommodation during the selection process or interview, so we can provide appropriate support.

Interested? Send us your CV and cover letter in English today.

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About the company

Cargill

Cargill

Food and Agriculture

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160000 employees
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