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 19,000 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 commodity products, 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
- Support LDC growth in the region by proposing / identifying business development & investment opportunities
Experiences:
- 3+ years experiences in agribusiness or related industry 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