Low Carbon Grain Origination Specialist

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.

The Low Carbon Origination Specialist is responsible for growing and supporting low carbon intensity (CI) grain supply programs, with a focus on farmer engagement, 45Z program implementation, and low CI corn origination.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary farmer-facing contact for low CI and 45Z programs, providing technical guidance on program requirements, eligible practices, data collection, recordkeeping, contracting, and premium opportunities.
• Originate and secure low CI corn volumes to meet customer and biofuel market demand.
• Lead farmer enrollment and onboarding into low CI feedstock programs, including contract execution, bushel tracking, and CI score projections.
• Maintain program records and support reporting requirements related to low CI grain origination, feedstock compliance, and program performance.
• Coordinate with MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification) partners and support farmers in completing required data collection and submissions.
• Identify, recruit, and build relationships with producers adopting low CI farming practices.
• Plan and deliver producer-facing events, meetings, and educational programs focused on low carbon agriculture and biofuel feedstock opportunities.
• Work closely with internal merchandising, sustainability, and compliance teams to support growth of low carbon grain supply chains.

Additional Responsibilities Functions

• Travel: This role requires travel approximately 10-20% of the time, travel is primarily local around the Grand Junction, IA area.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Required qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Ag Business, Business, Finance, or Agronomy.
• A valid driver’s license

Preferred qualification:

• 2-3 years experience in grain origination with producers and/or commercial organizations.
• A background in agronomy or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of farm operations, crop production systems, and on-farm decision-making, with the ability to effectively engage producers on agronomic, operational, and business considerations.
• Knowledge of low carbon fuel markets, 45Z tax credit programs, regenerative agriculture, or sustainability initiatives.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple programs, stakeholder relationships, and data tracking requirements simultaneously.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

Basic qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word-processing software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet strict monthly deadlines.
• Proactively approaches job duties and potential problems.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.

Additional Information for the job

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.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

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.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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