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.
The Grains and Oilseeds (G&O) Platform is longest standing business in LDC. The Platform have an international presence in the world’s major producing and consuming regions and originate, handle, store, transform and merchandize products across the spectrum of Grains and Oilseeds products. Palm oil is one of the major product line under G&O Platform with strong asset and trading focus in Asia region.
Main Responsibilities:
Reporting to Head of G&O Distribution – Southeast Asia:
Cash pricing / merchandising of G&O products (Meal, Corn, Wheat amongst others), in coordination with rest of the team / product lines in Asia and globally.
Take ownership of G&O product flow, pricing, negotiation of trades, overview and optimization of executions, and coordination with relevant internal stakeholders.
Develop and strengthen commercial relationships / partnerships with LDC existing and potential customers
Analyze, synthetize and disseminate to relevant parties market/customer/activity information. Internally, actively contribute to global discussions via participation to chats/calls
Lead research coordination for Thailand and other regions as assigned. Balance sheet updates, synthesis/communication to group.
Contribute to providing the product lines with access to liquidity at destination / maximizing sales volume.
Challenge, monitor and optimize existing trade related items (freight, logistics, terms).
Support LDC growth in the region by proposing / identifying business development & investment opportunities
Experience
5+ years experiences in agribusiness or related industry (commodities, feed, flour, food, etc) in SEAsia
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability and willingness to interact effectively with all levels of employees & management
Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and to prioritize.
Self-starter with ability to work independently and to take initiative; proactive attitude toward problems
Ability to work in a high-pressure atmosphere. Flexibility on working time.
Entrepreneurial & humble mindset
Prior experience in commodities trading / food / feed industries dealing in Thailand and within the region (Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Myanmar, etc)
Languages:
English (Fluent)
Thai (Fluent)
Additional language in ASEAN is an added advantage
Additional Information for the job
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.
Our Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
- Pension contributions
- Access to Training and Development
- Access to Concierge Partnerships
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
Skills Required
- 5+ years experiences in agribusiness or related industry in SEAsia
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities
- Self-starter with ability to work independently
- Prior experience in commodities trading in the region
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.
