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.
Main Responsibilities
This role requires efficient control and close liaison with other counterparties in remote locations. The key tasks assigned include:
Operate and be responsible for the end-to-end management of all allocated vessels’ shipping operations matter, for Dry Cargo ships
Communicate and liaise with vessel owner’s/ship masters/charterers, trading team and other relevant stakeholders on voyage instructions
Responsible for following up on post fixture activities
Manage assigned external relations with customers and / or suppliers
Support and lead process improvement initiatives as required
Ensure and champion a close and harmonious working relationship with the relevant Commercial team
Collaborate effectively with other Freight Platform desks
Experience
3-4 years’ experience as Operator of Voyage/ Time Charter dry bulk vessel, minimally 8-10 vessels at a time
Significant and demonstrated customer or supplier relationship skills
An interest in and aptitude for people management
Knowledge of macroeconomics including trade flows
Commercial Maturity/Shipping or Economic studies
Prociency in English
Sea-going experience desirable but not essential
Proficient in use of technology particularly Excel, Word, Shipping system (strong preference for IMOS).
Other skills
Familiarity with Sedna and IMOS would be an advantage
Customer focused and relationship building with key accounts (Internal Customers and Shipowners)
Accountability and strong sense of ownership, team play and collaboration.
Enjoys working to tight time constraints
Personal drive and the ability to motivate others
Possess Negotiation skills
Innovative, adaptive and flexible
Good verbal and written communication
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.
We offer
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world, delivering the right products to the right location, at the right time – safely, responsibly and reliably. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines (platforms). Since 1851 our portfolio has grown to include Grains & Oilseeds, Food & Feed Solutions, Coffee, Cotton, Juice, Rice, Sugar, Freight and Global Markets. We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 80 million tons of products. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and nine platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally. For more information, visit www.ldc.com.
