• Senior Trade Execution Merchandiser

    Perdue Farms, Inc. (Salisbury, MD)


    Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. **That's Perdue.**

    Summary

    Perdue AgriBusiness is seeking a Sr. Trade Execution Merchandiser to join the International Team in Salisbury, MD. This position is responsible for the backend administrative coordination of trade execution. Handles the shipping documentation with freight forwarders/brokers and reviews several generated reports for the attention and distribution of the International Merchandising Team.

     

    The salary range for this position is $97,000 - $145,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

     

    In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

    Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

    + Effectively handle export trade execution operations on international vessel shipments of bulk commodities from North America to a large variety of destinations

    + Appoint and instruct third party surveyors (USDA, pvt surveyors), follow up on certificates

    + Generate or arrange for key export/import documents either inhouse or from external providers/agencies

    + Work closely with export elevator on vessel laycan narrowing, nominations, stowage plans and laytime calculations

    + Manage order to cash cycle including dealing with documentary credit and other modes of payment via banking and other payment channels

    + Monitor and closely with commercial team to settle receivables/payables from suppliers/customers as it relates to demurrage/dispatch

    + Buy/sell contract and vessel charter party generation/execution

    + Execution/logistics risk management

    + Actively seek opportunities for process improvement

    + Work closely with allied business units and support functions

     

    Education and Experience Requirements

     

    Bachelor’s Degree - Agriculture or Business preferred but not a limitation for the right candidate. The ideal candidate will have/be:

     

    + Minimum 5+ years of like experience, ideally in positions of increasing responsibility

    + Specialized knowledge:

    + Strong understanding of grain, oilseeds and oilseed products trade, domestic and export, ideally in a US context

    + Strong understanding of export logistics, especially bulk/vessel

    + Solid knowledge of regulatory policy and compliance as it relates to export shipments (including but not limited to USDA reporting, FGIS grading standards and procedures,

    + Moderate understanding of export elevator related logistics, inbound and outbound

    + Detailed knowledge of import/export documentation and execution practices and procedures

    + Expert knowledge of export contracting and underlying governing contracts/trade terms (NAEGA, NGFA, NOPA, FOSFA and GAFTA) and Incoterms

     

    Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

     

    Position is office based in an open cubicle environment.

     

    _Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status._