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 17,000 people globally. Job Description Commercial:Perform physical trade operations with a focus on origination of grains (yellow and white corn) and oilseeds (focus on soybeans) for both domestic and export flowsAssist senior trader to identify, execute and optimize PnL on cash trading opportunities locally, regionally and globallyEnsure trade to cash process is implemented (validation of contracts, exchanges of futures, FX hedge for sales, collection of funds, collection of cargo in case of prepayment)Follow execution of the program, assist in solving daily issues (interface with execution, freight team, and destination teams)Analysis:Conduct market analysis in coordination with research team to develop and operate intelligence/trading tools (Price arb / competitiveness analysis, price analyses…).Support prices analysis and S&D modeling, send out key market information, analysis and updates to the platform (import and export line-ups for key origins, ad-hoc analyses and reports)Participate, under Senior Trader's supervision, in all the in-house and external commercial interactionsBuild personal relationship with key stakeholders (internal and external)Identify trends and market developments, ensuring the exchange of information and the production of market and other reports Experience University degree in a relevant field, such as Agronomy, engineering, economics, business.Knowledge:Ability to manage a certain level of complexity and good problem-solving skills.Analytical mindset, at ease with numbers and proven negotiation skills.Possesses a certain layer of finesse and tact in order to represent the Company in from of customersGood interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural and cross-functional teamFlexibility, ability to cope with fast-paced changes within a growing companySystems:Advanced user of Excel and PowerBIAny programming knowledge would be usefulLanguages:English and Afrikaans required Additional Information What We OfferWe 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 offerCompetitive salary and benefitsHybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)Pension contributionsAccess to Training and Development Access to Concierge PartnershipsDiversity & InclusionLDC 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.SustainabilitySustainable 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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