Agronomist - Sugar

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.

Main Responsibilities

• Data Collection: Conduct regular meetings and interviews with key stakeholders to gather market intel, crop projections and any other relevant data.
• Crop Tours: Organize and undertake crop tours to visit sugar cane plantations across different regions in India, particularly Maharashtra. During these tours, observe and document crop conditions, assess the quality of sugar cane, and gather insights on cultivation practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the Indian sugar sector, such as traders, sugar mills, agricultural associations, and government agencies.
• Competitive Analysis: Monitor and assess the activities of competitors operating in the sugar industry in Thailand. Identify their strengths, weaknesses, and strategies to help us maintain a competitive edge.
• Report Preparation: Prepare comprehensive and insightful reports on the sugar market in India, presenting key findings, data analysis, and strategic recommendations to the management team.
• Collaboration: Work closely with our internal teams, including research and commercial teams, to align strategies based on market insights and drive the company's success.

Experience

• Proven experience in sugar cane agronomy, market analysis, or agricultural research. Previous exposure to the Indian sugar industry is advantageous.
• Networking Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and effectively gather market information.
• Analytical Abilities: Strong data analysis and interpretation skills, with proficiency in using relevant software and tools for data management.
• Travel: Willingness to travel within India for stakeholder meetings and crop tours.
• Team Player: Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse teams and adapt to a multicultural work environment.

Languages:

• Fluency in both English and Marathi to facilitate effective communication with stakeholders.

Academics

•  Bachelor's degree or higher in Agronomy, Agriculture Science or similar fields.

Additional Information for the job

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

• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
• Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
• Pension contributions
• Access to Training and Development 
• Access to Concierge Partnerships

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