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 DescriptionMain accountabilities:
1. Corn Market Operations
o Execute container business between Northern and Southern regions, as well as bulk vessel sales in Southern markets.
o Maintain and develop trading activities in the domestic corn spot market.
2. Sales Strategy and Adjustment
o Monitor market trends and promptly adjust sales plans to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks.
o Provide timely market feedback to support pricing and sales decisions.
3. Downstream Communication
o Maintain clear and consistent communication with downstream clients to understand demand and market conditions.
o Relay customer feedback and market changes to internal teams effectively.
4. Execution and Logistics Coordination
o Oversee the end-to-end domestic trade execution, including shipment planning, logistics, and delivery.
o Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure smooth cargo allocation and transportation.
5. Cross-functional Collaboration
o Work closely with functional teams such as logistics, finance, and risk management to support trade execution and business growth.
o Proven experience in domestic corn trading, including container and bulk vessel sales.
o Strong understanding of the domestic grain market structure and pricing mechanisms.
o Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
o Ability to respond quickly to market changes and coordinate multi-task operations.
o Proficiency in Chinese and English is preferred.
Additional Information for the job
What We Offer
- A dynamic and stimulating international environment, which embraces diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Learning & development opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Insurance systems & schemes.
Diversity, Equity & 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
- Proven experience in domestic corn trading, including container and bulk vessel sales
- Strong understanding of domestic grain market structure and pricing mechanisms
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
- Ability to respond quickly to market changes and coordinate multiple operations
- Proficiency in Chinese and English
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.
