Merchandising Field Representative

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 15,000 people globally.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Maintains daily communication, organizes logistical services, assists with accounting issues and originates specialty grains

• Responsible for developing customer relationships, including development of relationships with new customers,  and increasing grain volumes
• Develops and uses sound market analysis to support business point of view and growth strategies
• Gathers news, statistics and information related to individual commodity supply and demand from customers and trade sources, and distributes that information to the remainder of the group to support overall strategic trading/positioning (i.e., contributes to research function)
• Addresses and resolves internal customer requests and logistics issues
• Actively participates in internal market discussions
• Negotiating and entering into agreements with customers and suppliers about quality, price, quantities, delivery dates and payment terms.

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned

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.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Basic qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Finance, Business Administration or other business discipline

Experience

Basic qualifications:

• Up to two years in one or more of the following:
• Commodity Merchandising/Origination/Trading. 
• Commodity Risk Management
• Logistics (i.e., coordination of shipments and deliveries)

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience in grain Merchandising/Origination

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Basic qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of futures markets, hedging and arbitrage
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong quantitative skills, including basic knowledge of statistics, algebra (e.g., supply and demand relationships, analysis of price relationships)
• Ability to organize multiple responsibilities, prioritize workload and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software, (e.g., Excel and MS Word).

Preferred qualifications:

• Spanish Speaking, or, willing to learn to speak Spanish

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced trading desk environment. Typical climate-controlled office environment. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required.  This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.  Frequent contact with customers and suppliers in person, via computer screen and remotely (by telephone, exchange applications etc.).  Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or to respond to emergencies.  Travel (both domestically and internationally) about 25% of the time is required.

Employee Supervision

• No direct supervision responsibilities

Decision Making/Accountability

• Processes a variety of information and data to devise and execute trading strategies.  Negotiates with trade counterparts to maximize corporate returns.  Advises and recommends trading strategies, assesses risk pertaining to buying and selling and negotiates contract terms with clients.

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
- Hybrid 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