Supply Chain Manager, Central Operation

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.

Overall Purpose:

Our current situation is indeed challenging, characterized by decentralized management of logistics suppliers, partial non-standardized processes & inefficient operations, and a lack of transparency in logistics costs.

The supply chain manager role would address, solve these issues by focusing on cross-platform integration and centralization of suppliers, seeking strategic cooperation opportunities, optimizing logistics costs, standardizing & centralizing the processes across commodities, and enhancing risk management.

Main accountabilities (Main Responsibilities):

Take lead of overall sourcing activities, secondary cost analysis, logistics cost optimization, digitalization projects, process standardization & centralization across all the commodities,

• Sourcing & Secondary Cost Analysis & Cost Optimization

• Centralize and integrate logistics supplier resource across all the commodities.
• Build & implement the LSP management policy and standardize sourcing operation across all the commodities.
• Identify, evaluate, and select potential suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and service criteria. Improve the transparency and fairness of the process of suppliers’ appointment and management, ensure a stable and orderly logistics supplier base.
• Strategic supplier management, strong partnership maintenance, develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with the company’s business objectives, negotiate for strategic cooperation to secure favorable terms for the company.
• Standardize the process of cross-commodity supplier utilization, performance evaluation, ensure the consistent quality and reliability of services.
• Discuss and align with platforms for business requests / demands, work with local logistics team to prepare related qualified supplier resource accordingly.
• Secondary cost integration & centralization across for all the commodities, conduct detailed analysis, compare the estimated cost vs actual cost, identify optimization opportunities.
• Work with local logistics team on cost saving initiatives, provide smart logistics solutions or competitive LSPs across commodities, stay up-to-date with industry trends and best market practices.
• Conduct freight market analysis to stay informed about industry trends, forecasting, etc. for commercial strong support.

• Logistics Digitalization & Process Standardization, Centralization: Lead for logistics digitalization projects (logistics system, process standardization & centralization), utilize the technology to enhance the efficiency, visibility, responsiveness, standardization of supply chain operations.

• Conduct research and analyze the digitalization strategies of internal & market systems, make the detailed mapping & comprehensive analysis for best solutions and potential areas for innovation. 
• Evaluate and implement the technologies that can monitor overall logistics activities for efficiency improvements, costs reduction, visibility enhancement, risk monitoring, customer satisfaction improvements, etc.
• Coordinate with other digitalization initiatives in the other regions of LDC group to leverage potential synergies.
• Lead process optimization and automation tools implementation for whole logistics process.
• Standardize & centralize the consistent procedures and protocols for the logistics activities across all the commodities to ensure the seamless integration, efficient operation, service quality improvements.   
• Standardize, implement the key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and measure the effectiveness of logistics operations, identify areas for improvement, and drive continuous enhancement.
• Standardize & centralize the reporting procedures to ensure consistency, accuracy, and transparency in logistics operations.
• Lead logistics contract template management & improvements, summarize the key/attention points for contract review & validation, strengthen the control for potential risk, license mgt (port, barge & truck transportation), etc. 

Experience (including number of years):

• 5+years’ experience in shipping/logistics companies & supply chain management, with a proven track record of executing supply chain strategies and driving results.
• Be self-driven with the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and networking abilities.
• Proven ability to lead team and manage cross-functional projects.

Knowledge:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve supply chain issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in supply chain management tools and technologies.
• Knowledge of lean operation and continuous improvement methodologies for optimization.

Education:

• Bachelor degree or above in supply chain management, logistics, business, or a related field is preferred …

Languages:

• Fluent in English essential.

Systems:

• Supply chain Systems knowledge considered a plus .

  Other skills and competencies:

   

• Analyze data and make informed decisions based on supply chain metrics and key performance indicators.
• Strong negotiation and contracting abilities to secure favorable terms with suppliers and customers.
• Anticipating future trends and challenges in the supply chain and developing proactive solutions.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing measures to reduce expenses across the supply chain, balancing cost considerations with quality and service requirements.
• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement, seeking out new methods and technologies to enhance supply chain efficiency.

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Additional Information for the job

What We Offer

- A dynamic and stimulating international environment, which embraces diversity, equity and inclusion.

- Learning & development opportunities.

- Competitive compensation and benefits.

- Insurance systems & schemes.

Diversity, Equity & 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.