Sr. Logistics Analyst

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.

The primary purpose of this role is to optimize the movement of grain and grain products by rail.  The role includes strategic planning, data-driven decision-making as well as coordination with rail carriers, internal stakeholders, and supply chain partners to ensure seamless transportation operations.  The analyst monitors and forecasts railcar needs, identifies bottlenecks, negotiates freight rates, and implements logistics solutions aligned with company goals. Additionally, the position supports continuous improvement initiatives, manages transportation risks, and ensures compliance with regulatory and safety standards to enhance overall supply chain reliability and customer satisfaction. 

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions 

• Plans the transportation for sales and production needs, including scheduling shipments, load schedules and communicating service needs with suppliers.  
• Administer railcar track and trace, including coordinating daily transportation needs and status reporting  
• Develops private car fleet strategies including cross border and intercompany fleet synergies 
• Review supplier service and rate tariffs; keep commercial team abreast of changes to tariff rates 
• Quote freight rates to commercial team; analyze freight spreads for optimal execution and arbitrage opportunities.    
• Negotiate special service requests and rate improvements with railroads. 
• Coordinate rail service requirements with customer service representatives, account managers and other contacts with rail and other service providers.   
• Oversee freight rate quotes, review, analysis and forecasting processes.   
• Negotiate and dispute freight invoices and freight rates,  
• Review customer orders, schedule, in-transit and shipments at destination with customers and railways, address performance issues and adjust schedules as required.  
• Monitor outbound shipments to ensure timely delivery to customers and terminal destinations. 
• Monitor inbound pipelines of railcar to match production and shipping requirements. 
• Discuss service performance levels and needs with suppliers. 
• Analyze, maintain and report KPI spreadsheets creating weekly and monthly transportation scorecards.   
• Track and report carrier, supplier, pipeline and various other transportation performance KPIs. 
• Review, process and dispute railway freight, supplemental and demurrage invoices.  
• Discuss fleet needs, industry developments, strategy and maintain working relationships with railcar Lessors, report findings to management and work with teams to develop fleet strategy. 

Additional Responsibilities Functions 

• Schedule trans-load services. 
• Bad order car data reporting and uploading of industry data. 
• Backup railcar billing and other logistics needs. 
• Coordinate truck business when required. 
• Key escalation contact with suppliers when service or contractual obligations are not being met.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses 

Required qualification: 

• Bachelor Degree in Agriculture or Business preferred 

Preferred qualification: 

• Additional logistics training considered an asset  

Experience 

Basic qualification:  

• 5 years minimum relevant experience working in a rail logistics capacity  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands) 

Basic qualifications: 

• Advanced analytics, data management and problem-solving capabilities 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word-processing software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet strict monthly deadlines. 
• Proactively approaches job duties and potential problems. 
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills. 

Equipment Used 

• Typical office equipment: PC, printer/scanner, phone. 

Company Conformance Statements 

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following: 

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. 
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public. 
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company. 
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy. 

Working Conditions 

• Interacts closely with personnel in other departments and Company locations. 
• Interacts closely with middle and senior management personnel. 
• Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects or to respond to emergencies. 
• Some travel may be required to visit company assets, suppliers or for training 

Employee Supervision 

• No supervision requirements 

Decision Making/Accountability 

• Responsible for finding and identifying optimal logistical solutions with minimal oversight 
• Will be a key person to negotiate rates and service with suppliers 
• Can make key decisions for basic transportation needs, with management involvement for major decisions 
• Will be needed to address logistical challenges as they come up but with management involvement for major escalations 

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