Domestic Execution Specialist/Contract Control

Company Description

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 17,000 people globally.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Enter all domestic purchase and sale contract data thoroughly and accurately
• Produce and review formal contract and pricing documents to be distributed to contract counterparties
• Execute contract receiving and delivery processes as it relates to the Cotton No. 2 Futures Contract
• Create SOP’s to serve as training manuals for all processes
• Cross train as back-up to Domestic Execution Coordinator with processes related to Procot Cooperative
• Verify quality assurance (data-check) for incoming purchase invoices
• Review open contract balances periodically to ensure accuracy of daily position and month end valuations
• Test new development or system enhancements on behalf of the department to ensure requirements are met
• Train on Merchant to Merchant sale processes
• Train on fundamentals of price chart creation in relation to formal contract terms
• Assist with documenting requirements and testing automation development for manual processes; provide suggestions for improvements to current processes
• Perform all related responsibilities as required

Qualifications

Experience

Three years of experience in a contract related role; preferably in an agriculture related industry. 

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in business.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

• Experience in cotton or related industry with some general accounting.
• Broad range of computer skills including functional and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft programs, especially MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint BI, OneNote, and SharePoint.
• Must be able to work under pressure and complete all requirements in a timely manner.
• Self-directed with a high sense of urgency and strong bias for action in a highly dynamic and demanding work environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize workloads and perform multiple tasks that might have conflicting priorities and deadlines. Attention to detail a must.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees as well as outside parties.
• Must possess strong mathematical skills.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Must maintain confidentiality of information received.
• Personal honesty, competence and integrity in functional leadership in domestic execution processes, tools and techniques.

Additional Information

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 Inventory & Sales Management / Logistics.

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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