Senior Analyst - Laytime

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 17,000 people globally.

The overall responsibility of the Laytime Specialist is to calculate Laytime accurately within stipulated time and eventually settle the same, following the fixture’s terms for Demurrage, Detention and Dispatch for all marine shipments executed, maintaining compliance with organization’s policies and procedures. The Laytime Specialist will work based on the inputs from the various trading desks, trade execution and maritime freight department.

• Check that all relevant documents are present to enable a proper calculation.
• Extract from contracts, Charter Parties, Statement of Facts, and other relevant document the data pertinent to the calculation.
• Enter data in software to calculate laytime.
• Compare and interpret results to show the salient points and/or the divergences with calculation presented by counterpart
• Inform logistic operator of results providing necessary details and expert opinions enabling a successful negotiation by logistic operator
• Follow up on issues and re calculate in coordination with logistic operator
• Maintain a report with time sheet done, amount, claimed, amount settled, date of finalization, date of receipt of funds and many other relevant details.
• Ability to understand the impact of change in the various elements during loading/discharging operation on the resulting demurrage/dispatch.
• Should be able to handle the negotiation part as well with various counterparties.
• Responsible for creating provisions, invoices, making payment, matching encashment in our accounting software ITAS for EMEA Sugar department.
• Intercompany reconciliations for laytime cost.

• MBA / PGDBM – International Business.
• 1-5 years in Laytime or post fixture (Bulk operations).

• Effective analytical skills and problem solving
• Detail oriented
• Affinity with figures
• Good time management
• Pedagogic notions
• Curious for alternative solutions
• Good communications skills
• Active team player

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