Company Description
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 Description
Overview / Brief
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 15,000 people globally.
Overall Purpose:
The International Execution Specialist we are seeking for this position will be based in Geneva to support the Rice platform, reporting to the Head of International Rice Execution and working with 2 other International Execution Specialists and Rice traders.
Main Responsibilities
Execution Account Management
- Nomination/Chartering Advices to Shipper/Receivers as per contractual rules
- Timely appointment of services providers
- Follow up daily operations - alert and propose solutions to potential contractual and operational issues
- Account Management responsibility on the full execution flow for a selection of key customers.
- Direct relationship with assigned customers to ensure good fulfillment of contracts and service performance.
- Liaise with Traders, Freight and internal services providers (controlling/risk…) for required support to the execution of the trade.
- Presentation and Follow up on Drafts (payments) status
- Support arbitration and trading teams should claims arise
Execution Supervision
- Become an expert of the business execution flows and processes, including the operational transactions in the regions trade
- Supervise the open position for selected customers
- Ensure compliance of the contract management policy and any other company and platform policies.
- Provide extensive reporting support on execution status
- Support the head of execution on the implementation of processes, procedure drafting and structuring related projects.
Trade support role
- Analysis of estimates vs actuals and participation on validating/building cost matrix
- Develop good relationships with main West African buyers and logistics teams
- Ensure Sales teams are aware of potential execution issues or execution issues and solutions that can be offered to clients
Experience
Preferably 2 to 5 years in international trade operations.
Skills & Competencies:
- Expertise in international commerce, import and export process and customs regulations
- Skills in Microsoft Excel and database systems
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload over a high volume desk
- Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Effective communication skills, both written and oral
- Good interpersonal skills to coordinate work with multiple stakeholders
- Finance and accounting for non-specialists
- Detail oriented with high attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
Languages:
English – Fluent (speaking, reading, writing)
French –Fluent (speaking, reading), basic (writing)
Any other language a plus
Academics
- Bachelor in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain or related fields.
Additional Information
Additional Information for the job
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
- Attractive social and financial benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Access to training and development
