Senior Executive Execution - Cotton

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.

We are looking for a detail-oriented professional to manage transportation coordination, logistics documentation, invoice processing, and cost analysis. The role involves working closely with transporters, accounts teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth dispatch operations, accurate costing, and timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Transport Coordination

• Float RFQs to transporters and obtain at least three quotations for each dispatch
• Evaluate and finalize transporters based on cost and service efficiency
• Coordinate with transporters to plan and execute dispatches on time

2. Documentation & File Management

• Maintain and update dispatch files, TPT cost files, and cost comparison reports
• Prepare Delivery Challans (DC) for shipments
• Ensure proper documentation and systematic storage of purchase and sales documents on shared drives

3. Invoice Management

• Verify transporter invoices and share with accounts team for payment processing
• Prepare and validate sales invoice templates
• Upload invoices on required portals in a timely manner

4. System Updates & Reporting

• Update ERP/software for purchase and sales transactions
• Maintain transporter comparison data to track cost and performance
• Generate e-way bills/waybills as required

5. Costing & Analysis

• Prepare logistics and freight costing reports, including:
  • All India Freight Costing
  • Branch-wise Logistics Costing
  • Cost Matrix (Domestic & Transportation)
• Conduct market analysis on transportation costs on a weekly or need basis

6. Monthly Activities

• Prepare monthly provisions for logistics and transportation expenses
• Maintain dispatch data, waybill records, and cost-saving reports
• Manage RCM and invoice cut-off processes for accurate financial reporting
• Compile and analyse port dispatch data and reports

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), Word
• Good typing speed (minimum 50 WPM)
• Strong analytical and coordination skills
• Proficiency in English (written & spoken) and Hindi (spoken)
• Knowledge of South Indian languages is an added advantage

Preferred Profile:

• Experience in logistics, transport coordination, or supply chain operations
• Exposure to ERP systems and invoice processing
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

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.

We offer

• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Wellness Programs - Confidential access to certified counselors for employee and eligible family members, along with monthly wellness awareness sessions.
• Certified Great Place to Work