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 DescriptionLDC digital journey
LDC is pursuing an exciting digital journey, driving industrialization of IT delivery, and innovating with cutting-edge technology (Cloud, AI and Machine Learning, Agile DevOps/ SecOps, data mesh, RPA, research repositories…).
Our IT strategy has already achieved significant value driving innovation, efficiency, agility and speed to market. Our research and BI capabilities have driven superior decision making, but there is much more still to be achieved and we need great people to make this happen!
LDC data strategy
Data is a strategic asset for the company, for its key decisions today and for future development. At LDC we develop a data-driven strategy to enhance trading performance, IT capabilities enable better understanding of the market, rich customers’ insights and improve business decision making for the commercial teams. Alongside, BI teams are also looking at how democratizing the access of strategic data, providing self-service solutions to increase literacy and adoption. In a never-ending search for innovative solutions, we leverage artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to analyze trading signals and drive new trading and research insights.
You in the organization
Within the global IT organization, you will be offered unique projects with opportunities to grow and develop in a collaborative, fast-moving, vibrant and entrepreneurial spirit. You will enjoy an exciting, ever-changing environment with endless space to develop and learn!
Recognizing the data-driven strategy that is surrounding our business, LDC is looking for a master Solution Specialist to join the IT master data team in Sofia (Bulgaria), under the Data & Analytics organization.
Main Responsibilities
Along with the below listed responsibilities, the employee should conduct any other business related to the function as required by her or his supervisor.
In this role, you are part of the IT Master Data team as a Solution Specialist focused on building the master data reporting products, master data harmonization across LDC platforms, businesses and systems. You will be responsible of master data reporting, data governance and harmonization projects and a key enabler of the Data & Analytics roadmap.
Key responsibilities:
Define and implement standards for master data products stored in an Azure-based data platform, enabling high-quality data, self-service analytics, and wider business adoption.
Gather business requirements and lead the development and ongoing maintenance of reports, dashboards, and data-driven applications related to master data.
Promote and continuously improve Power BI reporting solutions, positioning them as a central access point for master data insights for business stakeholders.
Analyze master data across multiple systems by performing data profiling, consistency checks, and data quality assessments.
Work closely with business and IT teams to identify data gaps, issues, and improvement opportunities, and prioritize initiatives that support data harmonization across systems.
Lead cross-functional data harmonization initiatives, from initial data analysis through system alignment, governance setup, and the deployment of monitoring tools.
Design and implement new or improved data models within the company’s global Master Data Management (MDM) platform.
Deliver a consistent and harmonized set of master data, working in partnership with business data owners and data stewards.
Contribute to the definition and execution of the organization’s master data strategy, ensuring alignment with business and technology goals.
Qualifications
Academics
- Bachelor or master’s degree in computer science or business management is considered a plus
Experience
IT skills:
- Proven experience with data platforms - Azure Data Lake or similar cloud-based data platforms
- Expertise in data profiling, cleansing, and quality assessment across multiple ERP or referential data systems
- Advanced skills in Power BI (including dashboard design, DAX, and data integration)
- Knowledge of data modeling principles and ability to design scalable, harmonized data models
- Have proven experience in IT project management including several stakeholders, regions, and multicultural teams
- Proficient user of standard office IT applications (Microsoft Office Package)
- Strong proficiency in SQL for querying and data extraction are a plus
- Knowledge of an MDM solution (TIBCO EBX, Informatica) is a plus
Business skills:
- Ability to conduct business analysis to identify areas for harmonization
- To have a customer-centric approach and a stive for user-friendly deliverables
- Ability to understand stakeholders' needs across different business domains ranging from data science, BI, risk, trading, finance, innovation, etc.
- Critical thinking and ability to condense a strategy into actionable plans
- Experience in commodity trading, agriculture, or food industry is a plus
Soft skills:
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Quick learner with the ability to work independently and in collaboration with a team
- Approachable, professional and constructive approach
- Fluent English is mandatory
Additional Information
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
Top 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.
