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 DescriptionOverall Purpose and Objective of Position
As a Trade Assistant for the Downstream Coffee team at Louis Dreyfus Company, you will provide vital support to the Commercial team by managing day-to-day operations, facilitating communication between stakeholders, and ensuring seamless execution of transactions. This role requires strong organizational skills, data management and entry, reporting/analyzing and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The role will focus on Europe inc Russia
Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- Act as a coordination link between sales, trading, freight / execution teams, factories and customers to ensure timely and accurate execution of trades
- Manage new customer onboarding (profile creation, compliance, credit checks), coordinating with sales teams to collect required documentation
- Assist sales team with follow-up on sales, shipments, position reporting, sample requests, AR reporting, etc.
- Assist sales teams with internal reporting, coordinate the preparation of weekly commercial call and ad‑hoc commercial analyses
- Support accurate trade data entry and maintenance across systems (contracts in Atlas, allocations, CRM, sales planning file...) Help manage customer relationships and respond to inquiries as a support to the sales team
Additional Responsibilities
- Work closely with the sales team and other departments to streamline processes and improve efficiencies.
- Support organization of trade shows participation
- Ad-hoc projects and day-to-day tasks to be assigned.
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 fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.
Qualifications
Experience:
- International logistics or trade
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database systems
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload to meet deadlines under pressure
- Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Effective communication skills, both written and oral
- Good interpersonal skills to coordinate work with multiple stakeholders.
- Detail oriented with high attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong English and Russian language skills required
Business trips will be requested, based on the ongoing projects and team needs
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
- 25 annual paid leave
- Flexible working hours
- Food vouchers
- Transportation allowance
- Additional medical & dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Sports card with 90/10 coverage
- Various learning & development opportunities
- Yearly performance evaluation plans
- Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives
- Team buildings & social events
- Employee Referral Program
Skills Required
- International logistics or trade experience
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database systems
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload to meet deadlines under pressure
- Effective communication skills, both written and oral
- Strong English and Russian language skills
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.
