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 robust 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.
Richardson values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self‑identify.
Richardson International is a global agriculture and food processing leader, with deep‑rooted grower relationships spanning over 165 years. Our journey has seen our business expand and innovate, allowing us to supply quality food products and ingredients to markets near and far. We are always improving our facilities, processes, and products to continue to deliver on our commitment to excellence. Across borders, our network collaborates to fuel our ongoing growth. Join our growing team and set a strong foundation for a career full of exciting possibilities.

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📌 Merchandising & Transportation Development Program (Manitoba)
🏢 Richardson International
📍 Manitoba