Commodity Merchandising Trainee (2026)

Commodity Merchandisers At The Andersons, Inc.

The Andersons, Inc., is a diversified company rooted in agriculture that conducts business in the agribusiness and renewables sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company.

Commodity Merchandisers at The Andersons, Inc. are an integral component to the ag supply chain. Our merchandising team consists of driven, entrepreneurial professionals committed to providing excellent service to our customers. Individuals in these roles have the responsibility of originating commodities and marketing the goods to drive positive financial outcomes. Merchandisers also develop knowledge in local, national, and global markets, risk management, and transportation and logistics, and much more.

To guide the learning and development of entry-level commodity merchandisers, The Andersons has built an exceptional Merchandiser in Training (MIT) program. All individuals in the MIT program receive a broad and hands-on experience in all aspects of commodity merchandising, including but not limited to :

• Buying and selling of commodities
• Daily analysis of local, national, and global markets
• Transportation and logistics
• Price developments
• Supply Chain Management
• Relationship Building with Customers

All individuals are required to complete two 6-month rotations within our North America based trading locations. Locations are to be determined upon hire and individuals must be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is provided if requirements are met.

Day to Day Responsibilities of the Trainees in the MIT Program include :

For the MIT program, we are looking for individuals who meet the following requirements :