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.
Job DescriptionExpression of Interest- Applications close Monday 22nd June.
We are seeking a Domestic Trade Operations Manager to lead and support our Cotton Administration team. This role is responsible for overseeing cotton purchasing administration, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.
Key responsibilities will be but not limited to:
- Lead and support Cotton Admin and trade support teams
- Oversee purchasing administration and contract accuracy
- Manage team workloads, performance, and development
- Ensure timely processing of grower and supplier payments
- Review and approve purchase contracts and documentation
- Support reporting, reconciliations, and system processes
- Act as a key link between origination, trading, and accounts
- Drive process improvements and maintain strong team culture
Desired skills and experience:
- Experience within the cotton industry, including purchasing processes and contract structures
- Strong leadership experience within administrative or operational teams
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Proven ability to manage high-volume workflows with strong attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
Tertiary qualification in Business or related field, or equivalent experience
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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
- Experience within the cotton industry, including purchasing processes and contract structures
- Strong leadership experience within administrative or operational teams
- Tertiary qualification in Business or related field, or equivalent experience
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.
