Merchandising Assistant

Overall Purpose and Objective of PositionThis position performs various position reporting and customer service-related functions for the merchandising department in the Kansas City, MO office.  The position duties will include calling customers to obtain documents, calling brokers to obtain information, contract entry, validation and pricings for the G&O platform. This position provides logistical support to merchandisers and other customer service functions that require discretion. Primary Responsibilities/Essential FunctionsContract entry, pricing, and data validation.Provide logistical support for the Merchandising desk to include tracing barges / railcars, monitoring shipments and cycle times, invoicing demurrage and compiling and producing required logistical documentation with strict deadlines in a fast-paced trading environment. Perform customer service duties for the Merchandising desk including calling customers and brokers to obtain information and documents.Process billing for barges / railcars, which may occur after business hours. Assist with other commodities and modes of transport as needed.Prepare various spreadsheets to summarize the contract and delivery data for the Merchandising desk.Ensure accuracy and timeliness of data taken for Merchandisers along with being the first check for reasonableness of accuracy received.Assist Merchandisers with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable issues.Share duties within the team and collaborate with other groups. Additional ResponsibilitiesServe as a liaison between the Merchandising desk and execution and logistics areas of the office.  Complete other duties as assigned.