Commodity Merchandising Intern (Summer 2025)

In the last 75 years, The Andersons, Inc. has grown from a single grain elevator to an essential agribusiness with diverse interests in the commodity merchandising, renewables, and plant nutrient industries. But what has remained constant throughout the decades is how deeply we are committed to service. 

We are a company which creates value for and builds mutually beneficial and enduring relationships with all stakeholders and others with whom we do business. We continue to leverage our core strengths in both the commodity grain and fertilizer industries to strategically grow while remaining committed to a legacy of success to become the most nimble and innovative North American ag supply chain 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. Merchandisers have the responsibility of originating commodities and marketing the goods to drive positive financial outcomes. Individuals in these roles 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 college students interested in pursuing a career in commodity merchandising, The Andersons has built a notable summer internship experience. Interns 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 development
• Supply Chain Management
• Relationship Building with Customers

Our Commodity Merchandising Interns will be located in our Maumee, OH or Overland Park, KS trading offices based on business needs. Housing is provided.

Day to Day Responsibilities of Commodity Merchandising Interns include:

• Communicate effectively with The Andersons internal and external customers
• Obtain marketing knowledge and insight of local, national, and global cash grain and grain product marketing, trading, and flows
• Assist in evaluating changing crop and market conditions
• Support merchants manage customer relationships, contracts, logistics, data analytics, and other activities
• Develop merchandising skills to provide a base knowledge for future merchandising opportunities

For the Commodity Merchandising Intern Experience, we are looking for individuals who meet the following requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Business, Finance, Economics, or other related majors
• Current junior (or equivalent) preferred
• One year of relevant work experience or internships
• Fluent in English, knowledge of second language is a plus
• Demonstrate leadership ability and ability to influence others
• Self-starter who is highly motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Able to work independently and in a team environment
• Experience in customer service and able to proactively identify and resolve issues
• Comfortable taking appropriate risks
• Excellent written and verbal skills and detail-oriented in the areas that require analysis

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.