Louis Dreyfus Company B.V.
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. Leveraging our global reach and extensive asset network, we serve customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, LDC is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
Job Description This position will buy soybeans, sell soybean meal & soy hull pellets for the processing operations in Claypool, IN.
Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Originates soybeans from Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan drawing arc (others as needed)
Maintains daily communication, organizes logistical services, and assists with accounting issues with suppliers
Works with soybean meal and soy hull pellet traders to buy grain in areas that maximize backhaul opportunities
Communicates regularly with US soybean team to define origination strategy and pricing targets
Assists with inbound and outbound truck and rail logistics for soybean origination and meal & pellet sales
Additional Responsibilities
Gathers news, statistics and information related to individual commodity supply and demand from customers and trade sources and distributes that information to the remainder of the group to support overall strategic trading/positioning (i.e., contributes to research function)
Helps manage receivables and facilitate innovative methods to keep accounts receivable and average number of days to pay at a minimum
Identifies, qualifies and captures new business; develops and contributes to customer/supplier list
Works closely with soybean receiving office, learns Compuweigh and probing / grading operations. Occasionally communicates with truckers/suppliers regarding quality
Assists and participates with customer visits
Participates in regular crop tours to assess conditions and potential yields to anticipate markets
Other duties as assigned
Education / Professional Certifications / Licenses
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Finance, Business Administration or other business discipline
Experience Preferred
Experience with truck and rail logistics and a familiarity with the eastern soybean market
Three to five years in the grain business in a merchandising capacity
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (including any physical demands)
Working knowledge of futures markets, hedging and arbitrage
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong quantitative skills, including basic knowledge of statistics, algebra (e.g., supply and demand relationships, analysis of price relationships)
Ability to organize multiple responsibilities, prioritize workload and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software (e.g., Excel and MS Word)
Must have valid driver’s license
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.
Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
401k with Company Match
Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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.
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Job Description This position will buy soybeans, sell soybean meal & soy hull pellets for the processing operations in Claypool, IN.
Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Originates soybeans from Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan drawing arc (others as needed)
Maintains daily communication, organizes logistical services, and assists with accounting issues with suppliers
Works with soybean meal and soy hull pellet traders to buy grain in areas that maximize backhaul opportunities
Communicates regularly with US soybean team to define origination strategy and pricing targets
Assists with inbound and outbound truck and rail logistics for soybean origination and meal & pellet sales
Additional Responsibilities
Gathers news, statistics and information related to individual commodity supply and demand from customers and trade sources and distributes that information to the remainder of the group to support overall strategic trading/positioning (i.e., contributes to research function)
Helps manage receivables and facilitate innovative methods to keep accounts receivable and average number of days to pay at a minimum
Identifies, qualifies and captures new business; develops and contributes to customer/supplier list
Works closely with soybean receiving office, learns Compuweigh and probing / grading operations. Occasionally communicates with truckers/suppliers regarding quality
Assists and participates with customer visits
Participates in regular crop tours to assess conditions and potential yields to anticipate markets
Other duties as assigned
Education / Professional Certifications / Licenses
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Finance, Business Administration or other business discipline
Experience Preferred
Experience with truck and rail logistics and a familiarity with the eastern soybean market
Three to five years in the grain business in a merchandising capacity
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (including any physical demands)
Working knowledge of futures markets, hedging and arbitrage
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong quantitative skills, including basic knowledge of statistics, algebra (e.g., supply and demand relationships, analysis of price relationships)
Ability to organize multiple responsibilities, prioritize workload and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software (e.g., Excel and MS Word)
Must have valid driver’s license
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.
Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
401k with Company Match
Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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.
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