Laytime Specialist

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.

At LDC, we are looking for a Laytime Specialist for our team in Varna. If you have a keen eye for detail, a genuine curiosity for digging into complex data, and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Laytime Calculations: Prepare, review, and finalize laytime calculations with both internal and external partners.
• Demurrage Negotiations: Interpret contract terms and negotiate the best commercial outcomes while maintaining professional relationships.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with operations, legal, and commercial teams to resolve disputes efficiently.
• Client Interaction: Build and maintain strong relationships with key business partners, brokers, agents, charterers, and owners located worldwide.
• Reporting & Risk Management: Analyze and report on laytime-related risks.

What We’re Looking For:

• Fluency in English: Being able to communicate clearly, both spoken and written, is key for smooth negotiations and working with others.
• Curiosity: A natural drive to dive deep and uncover the full picture.
• Attention to Detail: You notice the small things that matter.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Driven to find solutions in difficult situations.
• Self-Motivation & Quick Learning: Committed to learning the ins and outs of the shipping industry as a whole, gaining a broad understanding of different functions to excel in the role.
• Dependability: Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and in a team

Experience & Education:

• 1-2 years in Dry-Bulk Shipping or Commodity Trading (more senior profiles are welcome!)
• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime, Shipping, Legal, or a numerical-based field (e.g., Finance, Accounting).

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.

Our Benefits

• 25 annual paid leave
   
• Flexible working hours
   
• Food vouchers
   
• Transportation allowance
   
• Additional medical & dental insurance
   
• Life insurance
   
• Sports card with 90/10 coverage
   
• Various learning & development opportunities
   
• Yearly performance evaluation plans
   
• Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives
   
• Team buildings & social events
   
• Employee Referral Program