Execution Assistant

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.

 Main responsibilities:

The Execution Assistant - Oilseeds must have a good understanding of different aspects of execution for the Palm Oil. Main tasks include:

Contract Administration:

• Well understands commercial contracts assigned as well as FOSFA/GAFTA, ICC Rules vessel charter parties, contractual obligations, etc.
• Fully understands the services to contract whilst executing contracts such as surveyors, fumigators, shipping and clearing agents and third-party warehouse keepers.

Manage the Shipping Instruction Process Ensuring Documents Meet Contractual Obligations:

• Provides shipping documentary instruction to sellers and ensures that they match LDC’s contractual obligations
• Manages the nomination and cargo appropriation process from shippers to buyers ensuring full compliance with contractual deadlines.
• Appoints third parties (superintendents, shipping agents, clearing agents) to monitor loading/discharging/clearing operations as needed
• Ensure smooth and cost competitive operation during discharging of cargo
• Proactively manages the operations to ensure issues are dealt with and resolved in a timely manner

Maintain the front system updated:

• Maintains timely and accurate updates to the front system
• Maintains accurate filing documentation (soft and/or hard copies) to ensure supporting documentation is available

Manage the Payment Cycle:

• Prepares/checks documentary credits and present documents to the bank in compliance with contract terms as well as UCP & ISPB rules
• Follows up on accounts receivable with Accounting Department to ensure LDC is fully paid.
• Reviews and books incoming intercompany and vendor invoices for payment.
• Elevate issues to trader or execution manager where discrepancies are identified.

Laytime:

• Calculation of laytime to ensure timely settlement of files

Other:

• Follows up on cargo insurance
• Ensured applicable import/discharge formalities are processed on time e.g. Import Declaration Forms, Import Permits, Notices of Intention etc.
• Ensures complete customer and country documentation requirements are properly documented & filed
• Contributes to projects as and when assigned
• Provides technical expertise
• Continuously strives to improve the current way of working

Education
Bachelor’s degrees (International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or Business Administration or related area)

Experience
2-4 years’ experience at least in a similar function

Knowledge /Technical & Functional skills

• First experience in international trades (preferably in the agricultural industry) with exposure to international contract terms (GAFTA , FOSFA/PORAM ETC) preferred
• Knowledge of international payment instruments, current banking & trade practices, UCP 600 and Incoterms 2010
• Fluent in spoken and written English

Soft skills

• Effective communication with all stakeholders
• Good aptitude for numbers, analysis and excellent attention to detail
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Strong team-player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proactive and eager to learn
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
• Open-ness and driven to change

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

• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​

• Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

• Private Pension contributions

• Access to Training and Development

• Access to Concierge Partnerships

• Meals for some employees in the assets

• Transport for employees in the asset facilities

• Private Medical Insurance 

• 21 Days leave 

• Life Insurance