Trader - Grains

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.

• Manage origination and sales of Oilseeds (Rapeseed and Soybean) and meals, optimizing volumes and expanding cash footprints.
• Strategically manage origination for cash futures arbitrage.
• Develop and manage thruput business for respective commodities.
• Foster strong relationships with brokers, agents, and suppliers.
• Generate key market insights and Supply and Demand (SnD) analysis for both internal and customer markets.
• Coordinate and execute comprehensive operational management for both proprietary and throughput volumes.
• Trading and Merchandising of Oilseeds and Oil Meal
• Offer analytical support to Oilseeds and Oil-meal trader for the development and real-time maintenance of Supply and Demand (S&D) insights in the relevant market.
• Expansion of suppliers database for oilseeds and meals.
• Actively contribute to the development of trading and strategies and risk mitigation.
• Develop model to and assists to determine best origin options for Oilseeds and Oil-meals the region basis defined trading strategy.
• Originate Rapeseed/Soybean/Oil-meals for Prop trading and Cash-Futures arbitrage business models.
• Implement marketing strategies and develop a throughput business model for respective oilseeds and oil-meals
• Manage the origination and disposal of oilseeds and oilmeals in the cash market and participate actively in location-based arbitrage in oilseeds and oil-meals.
• Ensures Contract performance/AR/AP with strong controls and follow ups .
• Tracking and reporting Market prices/trends/ competition activities and oilseeds and oil-meal spectrum. 
• Ensuring LDCI’s compliance with all applicable local laws related to origination and trading with zero deviation.
• Working withing LDCI’s SOP’s and adhere controls and procedures as advised by the company time to time.

•  MBA, master’s degree, or bachelor’s degree (master’s is preferred) in agribusiness, marketing, agricultural economics, logistics, or agronomy is required.

• 7-8 relevant years.
• Grain marketing specialists can work for large grain companies, smaller elevators and cooperatives, commodity marketers, or agricultural risk management programs.
• Any additional knowledge in wheat, corn, pulses trading shall be preferred.
• Good listing skills - patience to resolve interdepartmental conflicts.
• Strong relationships and network with the main sources and counterparties across the entire Grains value chain across India.
• Understanding of physical processing of Grains.
• Understanding of exports and exposure to international markets is an added advantage.
• Proven Track record with a strong understanding of risk management.
• Growth mindset with prior experience in Trading preferred.

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