Junior Agronomist

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.

Overall Purpose

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To provide an authoritative, thorough and data-driven view on the short, medium and long-term trends of Malaysian palm oil production. Monitor and provide feedback on factors affecting local palm oil market dynamics. Provide actionable insights.

Roles and Responsibilities:

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Production monitoring and forecasting

• Provide an accurate forecast of the spot month and short, medium and long-term trends of palm oil production in Malaysia and Thailand
• Conduct BBC census/crop surveys in major production regions of Malaysia (Sabah, Sarawak, Peninsula) and southern Thailand
• Expected travel commitment of 2 weeks every 3 months (total 8 week per year) to conduct crop surveys. Must have flexibility to adjust schedule and/or frequency according to business needs
• Understand and model production trends from the bottom-up (area, yield)
• Build and maintain relationships with market participants including estate managers/plantations, analysts, government departments

Market information

• Gather, consolidate, analyze and communicate changes in market dynamics that could affect the supply/demand of palm oil in Malaysia
• Monitor any government policy changes and changes in weather forecasts that could affect the market
• Support research and data science teams with data collection, maintenance and gathering as necessary to build up knowledge base and data models
• Monitor market conditions affecting the midstream (refining) and downstream (oleochemical, packing, finished products)

Knowledge and Experience:

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• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• 5-10 years or more experience in upstream/plantation company
• Candidates with relevant commercial experience (upstream, midstream or downstream) who aim to move into a Research/Analysis role will be considered
• Understanding of oil palm biology, production cycle
• Agronomist background considered favorably (formal qualification or on-the-job)
• Understanding of Good Agricultural Practice

Technical / Functional Skills:
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• Strong Ms. Office (Excel, Word, Ppt)
• Data Analysis to turn qualitative and quantitative data/inputs into actionable insights

Other skills and competencies:
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• Can operate independently and without supervision
• Pro-active attitude and strong communication skills
• Networking and relationship-building

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.

Our Benefits

• 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