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 DescriptionKey Responsibilities
- Secure sufficient road freight capacity to support domestic and cross-border transportation activities.
- Prepare and regularly update transport capacity plans in cooperation with Logistics, Commercial, and Operations teams.
- Maintain strong relationships with existing carriers and coordinate capacity commitments, vehicle availability, and service expectations.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new transportation partners to strengthen and diversify the carrier network.
- Support and conduct commercial negotiations regarding freight rates, capacity commitments, and service conditions.
- Participate in transport tenders, prepare sourcing documentation, compare bids, and contribute to carrier selection decisions.
- Coordinate the preparation and administration of carrier contracts and freight rate agreements.
- Monitor market trends, freight rates, and capacity developments across Hungary and the European Union.
- Prepare reports, analyses, and cost comparisons related to transport sourcing and capacity management.
- Contribute to process improvement and digitalization initiatives within road transport logistics.
What We Are Looking For
- Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in road transportation, logistics, freight procurement, carrier management, or transport planning.
- Strong understanding of the Hungarian road freight market and preferably broader European transportation markets.
- Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with carriers and logistics service providers.
- Experience negotiating freight rates, service conditions, and transportation agreements.
- Strong analytical skills with confidence in preparing cost, rate, and capacity analyses.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency in standard office applications.
- Fluent Hungarian and strong English language skills for business communication and negotiations.
Nice to Have
- Experience with road freight tenders and contract preparation.
- Existing network within the Hungarian or European transportation market.
- Experience in the transportation of bulk agricultural or food-related products.
- Knowledge of SAP, TMS, or transportation tendering platforms.
- Category B driving licence.
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.
We offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Independence and professional growth opportunities
- Modern work environment and a supportive team
Skills Required
- 3–5 years of professional experience in road transportation, logistics, freight procurement, carrier management, or transport planning
- Strong understanding of the Hungarian road freight market and preferably broader European transportation markets
- Experience building and maintaining relationships with carriers and logistics service providers
- Experience negotiating freight rates, service conditions, and transportation agreements
- Strong analytical skills, including cost, rate, and capacity analysis
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across functions
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in standard office applications
- Fluent Hungarian and strong English language skills
- Experience with road freight tenders and contract preparation
- Existing network within the Hungarian or European transportation market
- Experience transporting bulk agricultural or food-related products
- Knowledge of SAP, TMS, or transportation tendering platforms
- Category B driving licence
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.
