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 19,000 people globally.
Your main responsibilities:
• Responsible for executing grains & oilseeds trading contracts locally or as import/ export by maintaining an active dialogue with suppliers, buyers, storage and logistics providers.
• Invoicing and storage releases with both trade counterparts and logistics providers.
• Good understanding of Spanish logistics players and practices (warehousing and trucking) but also able to work with import/export matters.
• Tracking the necessary documents required.
• Assist on insurance issuances.
• Updates on IDS, MDM etc.
• Contracts, LOI, Invoices issuance.
• Execution between trading team, customers, custom agents and vessels agents.
• Tracking shipping instructions, prepayments and payments.
• Reconciling weights, quality and payable on daily basis.
• Preparing Monthly Stock updates for Accounting/Insurance.
• Dealing with minor quality / quantity issues.
• Keeping track of inventories from a quantity and quality stand point.
• Implementing a warehousing strategy based on the trading requirements.
• Being able to negotiate rates and fees with logistic providers.
• Liaising with teams in Switzerland/Brazil/US/Ukraine for international logistics.
Qualifications
Your profile:
- University degree.
- 2-3 years of previous experience in logistics/ transportation/ customs and import/ export areas.
- Effective communication with third parties and all internal points (platform and region).
- Good aptitude for numbers, analysis, and excellent attention to details.
- Highly organized and self-motivated
- Microsoft Office capabilities.
- Spanish Native, English fluent, Portuguese would be a plus.
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
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)
Access to Training and Development
Skills Required
- University degree
- 2-3 years of experience in logistics, transportation, customs, import, or export
- Effective communication with third parties and internal teams
- Strong numerical and analytical aptitude
- Excellent attention to detail
- Highly organized and self-motivated
- Microsoft Office capabilities
- Native Spanish language proficiency
- Fluent English language proficiency
- Portuguese language proficiency
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.
