Sugar Intern

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, leveraging on our global reach and extensive asset network to deliver for our customers around the world – safely, responsibly and reliably. Our strategic asset portfolio spans the whole agricultural value chain and is currently present in more than 50 countries worldwide where we operate 10 different business platforms.

The Louis Dreyfus Company Internship Program 2024 is a six-month program that provides students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in commodity trading industry. The program is designed to equip interns with foundational knowledge and professional skills in one of the company’s business platforms.

As a Sugar Intern, you will be introduced to and become an integral part of our sugar team. You will work with experienced professionals in sugar team and interact with colleagues to gain insight into the commodity industry. You will be given the opportunity to collaborate with various stakeholders to develop your own sense of the working environment in the business platform.

Internship duration:

• Between July to Dec 2024

Main Responsibilities:

1. Dashboard Development:
   • Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand requirements for market data visualization.
   • Design and implement interactive dashboards using Python libraries (such as Pandas, Matplotlib, and Plotly) or Power BI.
   • Ensure that the dashboards are user-friendly, visually appealing, and provide actionable insights.
2. Data Integration and Cleaning:
   • Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources (e.g., APIs, databases, spreadsheets).
   • Clean and preprocess data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
   • Handle missing values, outliers, and data quality issues.
3. Collaboration:
   • Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements.
   • Collaborate with developers, designers, and product managers to integrate dashboards into existing systems.
4. Documentation and Communication:
   • Document your work, including data sources, methodologies, and assumptions.
   • Present findings and insights to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Requirements:

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Python for data manipulation, visualization, and dashboard development.
  • Familiarity with Power BI or willingness to learn.
  • Knowledge of data cleaning techniques and best practices.
• Analytical Mindset:
  • Ability to analyze complex data sets and derive meaningful insights.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
• Communication Skills:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume including internship experiences, and a brief cover letter explaining their interest in the Sugar Intern at Louis Dreyfus Company.

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