Bulk Execution Executive

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.

LDC established presence in the South & Southeast Asia Region over 100 years ago opening an office in Australia in 1913 and trading grains to the international market. In 1993, our regional Singapore headquarters opened, which now serves as our regional hub for origination and merchandizing activities spanning across 9 platforms - Grains and Oilseeds, Juice, Freight, Global Markets, Food and Feed Solutions, Rice, Coffee, Cotton and Sugar across 9 countries Singapore, Australia, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Pakistan Malaysia, Thailand and Bangladesh.

The successful candidate would be in charge of: 

Operation & execution for all International and Domestic trades in North Vietnam area to ensure that services are provided in an effective and efficient manner and aligned with G&O platform strategy & expectations.

Work location: Friendship Tower, 31 Le Duan Street, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Scope of work:

• Manages the end-to-end processes for international transactions, including logistics, documentation, and communication with global stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods and services
• Prepare all trade related documentation and working with such as purchase & sale contract, delivery notice, shipping document, delivery order and goods receipt notes, etc
• Handle LC opening, amendments and payments of buyers – grains & oilseeds
• Manage execution of LDC imports (dealing with clearing agents, vessel agents, surveyors) in North Vietnam
• Manage warehousing and logistics of LDC in North Vietnam
• Liaison with regional treasury and accounting for customer payments, invoicing, issuance of delivery orders etc.
• To maintain a systematic process report where status of progress (ie executed/ in process/ pending matters) is effected in timely fashion until completion of contract.+
• To handling in-house system update, record, report and input
• Liaising with other departments to maintain internal system up-to-date
• To handling logistics contracts, preparing docs for customs declaration, DO, payment request and local delivery document
• Checking the actual monthly costing and record
• To follow-up with buyers on return of signed contracts/amendments (if any) within reasonable timeframe.
• To follow-up/push buyers for collection schedule.
• To liaise with ports custom/shipping agents/logistics companies ensuring vessels discharging operations is smooth and efficient.
• To liaise with transportation, fumigation, surveyor vendor to ensure a smoothly local delivery
• Liaising with warehouse operators for storage of cargo and in co-ordination with SGP-exec for all storage/warehouse agreement is in place.
• Monitoring inventory movements and ensuring payment received prior release of cargo to customers.
• To closely follow-on with buyers/customers on any outstanding payments.
• Provide high value support to the business, anticipate risk, risk mitigation and provide solution to the business.

Academics

• Graduated from University of Economics major in Foreign Trade or equivalent.

Experiences:

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in commodity trading/marketing agri-products (wheat, corn, soymeal…) and global regulator
• Experience in import & bulk cargo logistics operations.
• Understanding of customer practices in logistics, in the Northern Vietnam, bulk agricultural sector is a strong plus

Other skills

• Having experience in SAP, ERP, etc. and general accounting knowledge are advantages
• Have analytic skills. Being pro-active and result oriented.
• Effective communicator. Have great communication skills and negotiation skills in interaction with internal and external partners.
• Effective command of spoken and written English to work with foreigners & English speakers
• Able to work independently and under pressure. Have teamwork spirit.
• Ready for adhoc task to support business
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point.

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

• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
• Regular events that foster team engagement
• Access to Training and Development
• Hybrid work arrangement offered (availability varies by role)
• Comprehensive insurance coverage and flexible benefits
• Certified Great Place to Work