Analyst, Business Services - Cotton

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position

Verify and compile records on certificated cotton, gin cotton, and all inbound and outbound cotton activity.  Coordinate certificated cotton activities with all Memphis warehouses. Schedule loads for all LDC Warehouses.  Apply for all ME numbers from New York Board of Trade.  Handle USDA classing and sample data.  Responsible for shipping and receiving.  This role also supports operational and management decision-making through basic to intermediate data analysis, reporting, and automation using LDC systems and tools, including eCotton (SQL-backed), Excel, Power BI, Power Apps, and Python.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Compare identifying information, counts and weights of incoming and outgoing shipments of cotton to verify against Bills of Lading, invoices, orders or other records.
• Post weights and shipping charges, key into computer as to appropriate customer.
• Record shortage and damage to cotton.  Correspond with customer to rectify damages and shortages.  Adjust complaints concerning billing or services rendered.
• Ensure shipment meets specifications of accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain inventory of Stock and Block cotton, plus issue reports as required to customer.  Complete stock reports by compiling inbound and outbound information on Stock and Block cotton.
• Prepare invoices and bills of lading, lists weight and identifying number of cotton, plus additional certification billing.
• Input and retrieve data from the computer.  Read computer files and gather records to compile needed data.
• Process job orders to determine work priorities.
• Issue and transmit all receipts via EWR as well as cancel receipts daily of all shipped bales.
• Process and schedule loads through eCotton on behalf of each LDCCS Facility.
• Process and maintain all data in regards to maintaining licensing insurance and other compliance activities for all LDCCS facilities.  
• Input, retrieve, validate, and analyze operational and inventory data from eCotton and supporting systems.

• Utilize Excel for data review, reconciliation, reporting, and basic analysis (pivot tables, formulas, lookups, etc.).
• Support reporting and visualization efforts using Power BI, including reviewing dashboards and assisting with data validation.
• Assist with querying and reviewing data from SQL-based sources (via eCotton or reporting tools) for operational and inventory analysis.
• Support process improvement and automation initiatives using Power Apps, Python, or other tools as developed by the team.
• Work collaboratively with operations, IT, and management to improve data accuracy, reporting efficiency, and system usage.
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to learn new tools, reporting methods, and data workflows as business needs evolve.
• Perform all related responsibilities as required.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Bachelor’s degree or three years’ related experience and/or training with a similar ag related company. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

• The position requires a strong will to learn and adapt to data-driven workflows, even if prior experience with these tools is limited.

• Minimum 3 years working directly within warehouse data/business services roles in the agriculture industry.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence, speak effectively before groups of supervisors or employees, and apply common sense and problem solving.
• Broad range of computer skills including functional knowledge of Microsoft programs, especially MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint BI, OneNote.  SharePoint knowledge is beneficial.
• Knowledge of LDC culture and work environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Exposure to or interest in learning Power BI, SQL queries, Power Apps, and Python in an operational data environment.
• Ability to work with large datasets and multiple systems, including SQL-backed applications such as eCotton.
• Willingness to adapt and grow in a data-driven operational role.

Behaviors

• Personal honesty, competence, and integrity in functional leadership in warehouse data/business services, processes, tools, and techniques.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees as well as outside parties to communicate expectations and make recommendations to facilitate change.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize workloads and perform multiple tasks that might have conflicting priorities.
• Self-directed with a high sense of urgency and strong bias for action in a highly dynamic and demanding work environment.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and creative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness to work in cross-cultural and geographically dispersed teams.

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.
• Support and maintain the missions and core values of the Company and the Business Services team.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

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.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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