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Business Graduate in Shipping

Varna, Bulgaria
Job Reference JR0080126
Professional Areas Trading Platforms
Function Other
Contract Type Internship
Years of Work Experience 0+
Start date 2024-10-01

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.

OUR GRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAM

You know you want to build a career with a leading international organization, but you are not quite sure where you might fit in or which area you want to specialize in. If that sounds like you then this program could be just what you are looking for.

As part of our graduate training program, you will be exposed to the fundamental components of agriculture, international shipping, maritime law, finance and shipping innovations. The program is designed to launch, support and accelerate your career by providing the opportunity to work alongside and learn from highly skilled professionals and mentors with wealth of experience in the Shipping Industry. It takes a certain kind of tenacity to stand among the best of them.

Expected start date:  October 2024.

*You will be based in Varna, but some flexibility is required as part of the training may take place in Sofia. The travel and accommodation will be arranged by LDC.

 

OBJECTIVE & STRUCTURE

The objective is to help you develop a broad understanding of the company and its diverse activities, and to provide opportunities for you to build your network across a number of areas, related to freight and shipping.

Through a combination of structured training and informal on-the-job learning, you will experience different areas of our business. You will be assigned various individual and group tasks, helping you build the skills and expertise you need for a diverse, challenging and exciting career at LDC.

The Graduate program at LDC is a 2-phase process:

Phase 1 - Build business experience and skills: Graduate Trainee for 12 months (full-time)

During this phase, you will get the opportunity to gain experience across different roles withing the LDC’s Freight Platform and will receive training on related topics.

Phase 2 – Moving into a regular role

At the end of the first phase, if job performance is high and there is a business need, you will be offered a permanent role. Being a global company, we offer the opportunity to meet and work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds in a highly motivating environment.

SCOPE OF ROTATIONS

Each rotation will cover different aspects of our global operations such as:

  • Finance in Shipping.
  • Fundamentals of Maritime Contract Law & Laytime Negotiations.
  • Freight Analytics, Business Intelligence & Digitalization (Dashboards, Data Accuracy & Automation).
  • Vessel Operations (Voyage Planning, Execution & Optimization).

 

YOUR PROFILE

  • Highly motivated with the drive to make a difference and question status quo.
  • Strong entrepreneurial/innovative approach to taking initiatives.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good analytical skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to maintain professional attitude and adapt in a multicultural environment.

LANGUAGES & COMPUTER SKILLS

  • Fluency in English is Essential.
  • Microsoft Office: preferred but not essential.

EDUCATION

  • Recent university graduate with specialization in Accounting, Finance, Economics, International Trade, Business, Maritime Law, Logistics, Data Science and/or Shipping (or a 3rd or 4th year student available for full-time employment).

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • no work experience required (Maximum of 2 years)

SELECTION PROCESS

The Selection Process will follow the below mentioned approach:

  • Application Screening
  • HR Interview
  • Online Assessments
  • Case Study Evaluation & Interviews (Teams meeting and possibly Face-To-Face)

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

- Competitive salary and benefits

- Private medical insurance

- Life insurance

- Flexible working

- Access to Training and Development 

- Food vouchers

- Transportation Allowance

- Sports card with 90/10 coverage

- 25 days annual leave

- Modern office in communicative location

- Fruits days in the office

- Hybrid model of working

Company Description

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.


Job Description

OUR GRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAM

You know you want to build a career with a leading international organization, but you are not quite sure where you might fit in or which area you want to specialize in. If that sounds like you then this program could be just what you are looking for.

As part of our graduate training program, you will be exposed to the fundamental components of agriculture, international shipping, maritime law, finance and shipping innovations. The program is designed to launch, support and accelerate your career by providing the opportunity to work alongside and learn from highly skilled professionals and mentors with wealth of experience in the Shipping Industry. It takes a certain kind of tenacity to stand among the best of them.

Expected start date:  October 2024.

*You will be based in Varna, but some flexibility is required as part of the training may take place in Sofia. The travel and accommodation will be arranged by LDC.

 

OBJECTIVE & STRUCTURE

The objective is to help you develop a broad understanding of the company and its diverse activities, and to provide opportunities for you to build your network across a number of areas, related to freight and shipping.

Through a combination of structured training and informal on-the-job learning, you will experience different areas of our business. You will be assigned various individual and group tasks, helping you build the skills and expertise you need for a diverse, challenging and exciting career at LDC.

The Graduate program at LDC is a 2-phase process:

Phase 1 - Build business experience and skills: Graduate Trainee for 12 months (full-time)

During this phase, you will get the opportunity to gain experience across different roles withing the LDC’s Freight Platform and will receive training on related topics.

Phase 2 – Moving into a regular role

At the end of the first phase, if job performance is high and there is a business need, you will be offered a permanent role. Being a global company, we offer the opportunity to meet and work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds in a highly motivating environment.

SCOPE OF ROTATIONS

Each rotation will cover different aspects of our global operations such as:

  • Finance in Shipping.
  • Fundamentals of Maritime Contract Law & Laytime Negotiations.
  • Freight Analytics, Business Intelligence & Digitalization (Dashboards, Data Accuracy & Automation).
  • Vessel Operations (Voyage Planning, Execution & Optimization).

 


Experience

YOUR PROFILE

  • Highly motivated with the drive to make a difference and question status quo.
  • Strong entrepreneurial/innovative approach to taking initiatives.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good analytical skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to maintain professional attitude and adapt in a multicultural environment.

LANGUAGES & COMPUTER SKILLS

  • Fluency in English is Essential.
  • Microsoft Office: preferred but not essential.

EDUCATION

  • Recent university graduate with specialization in Accounting, Finance, Economics, International Trade, Business, Maritime Law, Logistics, Data Science and/or Shipping (or a 3rd or 4th year student available for full-time employment).

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • no work experience required (Maximum of 2 years)

Additional Information

SELECTION PROCESS

The Selection Process will follow the below mentioned approach:

  • Application Screening
  • HR Interview
  • Online Assessments
  • Case Study Evaluation & Interviews (Teams meeting and possibly Face-To-Face)

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

- Competitive salary and benefits

- Private medical insurance

- Life insurance

- Flexible working

- Access to Training and Development 

- Food vouchers

- Transportation Allowance

- Sports card with 90/10 coverage

- 25 days annual leave

- Modern office in communicative location

- Fruits days in the office

- Hybrid model of working