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 20,000 people globally.
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an International Vessel Execution Specialist to manage the execution of vessel and barge operations, while providing subject matter expertise, leadership, and coordination for the daily execution of allocated voyage and time-chartered vessels.
In this role, you will ensure the efficient execution of the fleet, maximizing the profitability of each vessel through close cooperation with commercial teams, local origination teams, terminals, counterparties, and other stakeholders.
Main Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, execute, and monitor vessel operations for allocated voyage and time-chartered vessels, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
- Ensure the efficient execution of vessel and barge operations at EU terminals, according to cargo flow requirements.
- Draft and administer international trading contracts with various purchase and sales terms, destinations, and contract conditions.
- Follow up with buyers on all matters related to contract execution.
- Monitor and coordinate loading and unloading operations for each shipment nominated under the contract.
- Handle cargo insurance files and claims, where applicable.
- Control and monitor documentation flow for each shipment.
- Process daily payments, including updating counterparty bank details and issuing payment orders in the system.
- Review Letters of Credit (LCs), request amendments when necessary, and communicate with buyers and banks throughout the process.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience: 5+ years of relevant professional experience in vessel execution, chartering, logistics, trading operations, or a related field.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of international trade operations, preferably within the agricultural commodities sector. Knowledge of international contract standards and rules such as GAFTA, FOSFA, ANEC, RSAL, PORAM, and NAEGA is preferred. Solid knowledge of the chartering market is required.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in International Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Languages: Ukrainian (native), English (C1-C2).
- Systems: Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications and web-based business systems.
Other skills and competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Good understanding of industry requirements, regulations, and liabilities related to vessel operations.
Job challenge:
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and work effectively under pressure.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively across different cultures and stakeholder groups.
- Leadership and people-management capabilities.
Problem solving:
- Strong decision-making skills and sound judgment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and resolve operational issues in a timely manner.
- Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills.
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
- Private Medical insurance
- Life insurance
- 31 days annual leave
- Fruits days in the office
- Modern office in communicative location
Skills Required
- 5+ years of relevant experience in vessel execution, chartering, logistics, trading operations, or a related field
- Strong understanding of international trade operations, preferably in agricultural commodities
- Knowledge of international contract standards and rules including GAFTA, FOSFA, ANEC, RSAL, PORAM, and NAEGA
- Solid knowledge of the chartering market
- Bachelor's degree in International Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
- Native Ukrainian language proficiency
- English proficiency at C1-C2 level
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office and web-based business systems
- Strong interpersonal, communication, commercial, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to adapt quickly, work under pressure, collaborate across cultures, and manage stakeholders
- Leadership and people-management capabilities
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.
