Trader, G&O (Meals/Corn)

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.

As a Meals/Corn Trader for the G&O Platform, you will be a part of the dynamic and multi-disciplinary team, and you will be involved in the trading activities of LDC G&O Platform across the SEA region.

Reporting to SEA SBM & Corn Commercial Manager, this role will contribute to the profit generation by providing information pertaining to domestic and export grains market. This role has a strong focus on analytical work to strengthen the destination Regional Commercial Team, and to ensure constant synthesis/communication with the Global, Regional, and Local teams.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Cash Trading/Merchandising:
   • Contribute to the cash trading/merchandising of G&O products (corn, soybean, SBM, amongst others), in coordination with rest of the SG team/ destination teams in Asia/ product line teams globally
   • Take ownership of a specific flow of G&O products/destinations and coordinate with the relevant internal stakeholders
   • Participate in commercial discussions, pricing, trades negotiation, futures & FX hedging management, overview and optimization of executions/logistics
   • Develop and strengthen the commercial relationships/partnerships with both LDC existing and potential customers
   • Challenge, monitor, and optimize the existing G&O cash book in Asia (i.e. freight, logistics, terms)
   • Contribute to providing the product line teams with liquidity access at destination and maximizing the sales volume
   • Support LDC G&O growth in the SEA region by proposing/identifying any relevant business development and investment opportunities
2. Information Gathering/Market Positioning:
   • Maintain/Analyse all relevant data and provide input and help formulate the trading strategy for SEA
   • Identify and propose trading opportunities based on the analysis of corn/SBM/other feed grains’ relative competitiveness
   • Provide updates of regulatory, political, and consumers’ preference changes affecting each commodity or downstream use of commodity
   • Engage with both internal and external information resources
   • Leverage LDC market position and create relationships with a view to increase the inflow of relevant information available to the Global/Regional/Local Trading teams
   • Ensure constant communication with different destination and origin teams to ensure flow of information related to SEA flows within the Product Line. Participate in all the relevant daily/weekly product line calls
3. Data Analysis/Stakeholder Engagement:
   • Analyze, synthesize, and disseminate the market/customer/activity information to the relevant parties
   • Actively participate and contribute to the Global/Regional/Local teams’ discussions via chats/calls
   • Update the balance sheets
   • Lead and coordinate research for the SEA region to ensure constant synthesis/communication with the Global, Regional, and Local teams
4. Others:
   • Other duties as required

Experiences:

• At least 3-5 years of relevant working experiences in agribusiness/commodity/feed/food/etc industry
• Experience in agricultural/G&O/meals/corn, is highly preferred
• Knowledge of Supply & Demand factors, pricing trends, regulations affecting commodity trade
• Experience and/or interest in analyzing balance sheets and working with researchers/data analysts
• Experience in working with teams in different geographical locations (i.e. Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Philippines, Myanmar, etc)
• Experience working with other commercial teams to design trading strategies is a plus
• Ability to source, aggregate, analyze, maintain up-to-date the data and research materials
• Ability to analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative information
• Ability to formulate, communicate, defend market views, supported by analytical work
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for details
• Good business acumen and commercial awareness
• Ability to understand the business needs, potential issues, and propose innovative ideas/solutions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability and willingness to interact effectively with all levels of employees & management
• Ability to handle/prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility on working hours
• Independent self-starter who takes initiative, and has a proactive attitude toward problems and issues
• Possesses an entrepreneurial and humble mindset

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Excel
• Experience with BI tools for analytics is a plus
• Python programming skills and command on SQL and Data Visualization tools are a plus
• Strong statistical and analytical skills, with a solid understanding of data management best practices
• Good Business Intelligence awareness

Languages:

• English (Fluent)
• Additional language in ASEAN is an added advantage

Academics:

• Degree in Agriculture/Business/Economics/Engineering/Trade or related field of study

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
• Regular events that foster team engagement
• Access to Training and Development
• Hybrid work arrangement offered (availability varies by role).
• Comprehensive insurance coverage and flexible benefits