Merchandising & Transportation Development Program

Job summary

The role involves gaining hands-on experience in transportation planning, logistics, and supply chain execution within the agricultural sector. Participants will rotate through various functions including rail/marine transportation, demand forecasting, and commodity merchandising.

Job details

At Richardson, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with over 4,000 employees across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities. In our Merchandising & Transportation Development Program, you’ll gain hands-on experience across key areas of our business while developing a strong understanding of supply chain operations, commodity movement, and commercial decision-making. Through exposure to logistics, trucking and warehousing, rail or marine transportation, you’ll play an important role supporting the movement of agricultural and food and ingredient products through domestic and global supply chains. Responsibilities: Begin the program in our transportation department where you’ll gain practical experience in transportation planning, logistics coordination and supply chain execution. Future rotations may include: Rail transportation shipping or marine export documentation Demand forecasting and network supply planning Country operations at a Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre gaining experience in grain origination, crop input sales, and customer relationship management Corporate crop inputs supporting seed, fertilizer, and crop protection programs Merchandising teams supporting grain origination, futures commodity hedging, or commodity market analysis The program is designed to provide real-world experience, cross-functional development, and exposure to global commodity markets. The program provides a pathway for growth into progressively responsible roles that support the movement of Canadian agricultural products through global supply chains. Qualifications: Recent graduate of a Business, Agribusiness, International Business, Supply Chain Management or related degree program Interest in international business, merchandising, transportation and supply chain Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Strong sense of initiative with the ability to handle multiple priorities Ability and willingness to temporarily relocate for the program Additional language skills such as French, Spanish, Mandarin considered an asset Richardson provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities. Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by September 28, 2026. Richardson values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The role involves gaining hands-on experience in transportation planning, logistics, and supply chain execution within the agricultural sector. Participants will rotate through various functions including rail/marine transportation, demand forecasting, and commodity merchandising.

Requirements

Candidates must be recent graduates with a degree in Business, Agribusiness, International Business, or Supply Chain Management. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and a willingness to temporarily relocate for the program.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Pension • Flexible benefits plan • Training and career development opportunities

Listed skills

• Demand Forecasting · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Transportation Planning
• Logistics Coordination
• Supply Chain Execution
• Demand Forecasting
• Network Supply Planning
• Grain Origination
• Crop Input Sales
• Customer Relationship Management
• Futures Commodity Hedging
• Commodity Market Analysis
• Interpersonal Communication
• International Business

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Logistics
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage