Research Analyst

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.

Research Analyst / Agronomist is a position to analyze and record Palm Supply & Demand in Indonesia and Malaysia with the objective of achieving an accurate forecast.

• Build an accurate and comprehensive palm industry database for Indonesia and Malaysia which covers mill, refinery and biodiesel factory and CPKO.
• Managing databased related location, Group and capacity of the facility and Tank Capacity Utilize the data to display competitive landscape for Indonesia and Malaysia
• Regularly update Tree age model and analyze the impact to our production number
• Update and Use weather data and quantify the impact to our production number
• Collect monthly production from plantation that represent 4 main palm production region in Indonesia
• Those palm production number should cover at least 15% of production in each region
• Conduct at least quarterly crop tour in Indonesia and Malaysia
• Crop tour result should be able to read production trend direction within +- 100k deviation
• Spot month forecast deviation should not be more than 100k of Indonesia and 50k for Malaysia
• Spot Quarter production forecast should be less than 300 KMT for Indonesia and 150 KMT for Malaysia
• Annual production forecast deviation should be less than 1MMT for Indonesia and 500 KMT for Malaysia
• Communicate any risk on Indonesia production and able to quantify the upside or downside flag range to be expected
• Collecting public sites and public listed company production information as benchmark to Indonesia production number
• Make sure Indonesia - Malaysia line up is updated in a daily basis so that we can make adjustment to our spot month export forecast.
• Line up data should cover 100% of Indonesia and Malaysia port
• Perform regular line up reconciliation with destination team
• Timely lineup finalization at month end , ideally for Malaysia Export line up to be completed on the 1st working day of the following month & Indonesia
• Export line up to be completed on the 1st Working Week of the following month
• Regularly check other company or trade house number for Indonesia domestic consumption
• Keep record of biodiesel consumption in Indonesia using data shared by LDC Biodiesel team or data from external source
• Continuously updated database of Biodiesel and Refineries to be used to challenge consumption numbers
• Using external SnD to challenge our domestic consumption number Manage regular update on Thai palm SnD data and forecast
• Build acreage and weather model to support forecast for Thai palm production

 Knowledge and Experience:

• Degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, or related field.
• 3-5 years in research or agronomy, ideally within the palm oil industry. Experience with data management, forecasting, and analysis.
• Proficiency in data analysis and forecasting tools (e.g., Excel, Access).
• Strong understanding of palm oil production, supply, and demand dynamics in Indonesia and Malaysia.
• Ability to analyze weather impacts on production and challenge consumption numbers.
• Experience with crop tours, production trend analysis, and risk management.
• Ability to manage and update production, mill, and refinery data; ensure timely export line-up finalization.
• Proficiency in English.

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.

We offer

• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
• Social and health insurance
• Access to Training and Development