Company Description
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, leveraging our global reach and extensive asset network to deliver for our customers around the world - safely, responsibly and reliably. Our diversified activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines. Since 1851, our portfolio has grown to include oilseeds, grains, rice, global markets, finance, coffee, cotton, sugar, juice and dairy.
We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 81 million tonnes of products. Structured as a matrix organisation of 6 geographical regions and 10 platforms, LDC is active in over 100 countries and employs some 19,000 people globally.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Administration Manager to join our team in Newstead, Brisbane on a one-year fixed term contract.
This role is responsible for managing, planning and delivering operational and administrative support services to our Cotton business. You'll be part of a collaborative culture committed to operational excellence through your leadership of process improvement. You will lead our high performing administration team who provide support to our cotton operations, growers and key stakeholders.
We are seeking an organised individual who can:
- Lead and manage a large team to ensure a productive and efficient work environment
- Manage the day-to-day administration function including accounts payable, cotton purchasing administration and reception
- Support job scheduling, resource allocation and tracking to ensure efficient, delivery of service
- Review contracts and audit data integrity and accuracy
- Enhance individual and team effectiveness through coaching, training and development
- Regularly liaise and coordinate with key internal and external stakeholders
- Lead the implementation of process improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Experience as an Office/Administration Manager
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Experience leading large teams
- Ability to manage time and data effectively
- Well-developed knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements
Additional Information
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us
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What We Do
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world, delivering the right products to the right location, at the right time – safely, responsibly and reliably. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines (platforms). Since 1851 our portfolio has grown to include Grains & Oilseeds, Carbon Solutions, Food & Feed Solutions, Coffee, Cotton, Juice, Rice, Sugar, Freight and Global Markets. We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 80 million tons of products. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and eight platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally. For more information, visit www.ldc.com.
