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 18,000 people globally.

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards

Diversity is part of our DNA. LDC strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where people can thrive regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity or background.

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.

Main Responsibilities:

Reporting to Commercial Manager, SEA:

• Cash trading / merchandising of G&O products (Meal, Corn amongst others), in coordination with rest of the team / product lines in Asia and globally
• Take ownership of a specific flow (product/destination(s)), pricing, negotiation of trades, overview and optimization of executions, and coordination with relevant internal stakeholders
• Develop and strengthen commercial relationships / partnerships with LDC existing and potential customers
• Analyze, synthetize and disseminate to relevant parties market/customer/activity information. Internally, actively contribute to global discussions via participation to chats/calls
• Lead research coordination for the region. Balance sheet updates, synthesis/communication to group.
• Contribute to providing the product lines with access to liquidity at destination / maximizing sales volume.
• Challenge, monitor and optimize existing cash book in Asia (freight, logistics, terms)
• Support LDC growth in the region by proposing / identifying business development & investment opportunities

Experiences:

• 5+ years experiences in agribusiness or related industry (commodities, feed, flour, food, etc) in SEAsia
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability and willingness to interact effectively with all levels of employees & management
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and to prioritize
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and to take initiative; proactive attitude toward problems
• Ability to work in a high-pressure atmosphere. Flexibility on working time
• Entrepreneurial & humble mindset
• Prior experience in commodities trading / food/feed industries dealing with the region (Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Myanmar, etc)

Academics

• Degree in Business / Accounting / Economics / Agriculture/ Trade