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 18,000 people globally.
Job Description
Turkey is the 5th biggest consumer and 4th biggest importer of cotton in the world. Being the biggest cotton merchant worldwide, Louis Dreyfus Company has an important operation and market share on the Turkish market.
The focus of the role will be to:
- Execute and convey instructions regarding the transport and storage of goods, including national/international deliveries in containers and trucks. Initiation of invoicing for these goods through the internal system.
- Contact with suppliers, customers, shipping companies, agents, warehouses, custom agents and port terminals.
Main responsibilities:
- Follow up of cotton contracts execution, domestically or imports/exports;
- Performing frequent calls to logistics providers, agents, customers and other service providers;
- Update of internal tracking system for trade execution, including initiating invoicing procedure;
- Release of goods to recipients and invoicing/payment control;
- Managing deliveries from warehouse/port/suppliers to customers;
- Managing the flow of numerous documents (electronic and paper);
- Reconciling weights and payables on a daily basis;
- Insurance of goods/warehouses/trucks;
- Following and tracking changes in legal and customs regulations;
- Contact with the execution/logistics teams in international LDC offices, including, but not limited to Geneva, Memphis, Beijing and Sao Paulo;
- Participation in the creation of drafts of documents (contracts), internal documents and Letters of Credit;
- Follow up of shipment instructions, prepayments and bookings and any other export / import shipments documentations.
Qualifications
Education:
- Diploma or degree in Logistics, International Trade, Business Administration or other relevant discipline.
Languages:
- fluent in English - written and verbal
Technical/ Functional skills:
- Excel and MS Office products
- Ideally technical knowledge on logistic operations and systems.
Skills and competencies:
- Strong analytical skills;
- Ability to quickly adapt to changes;
- Ability to work independently and remotely with high level of commitment and engagement;
- Data-driven with attention to details;
- Highly disciplined and rigorous in reporting and controlling business metrics;
- Strong coordination skills in international environment;
- Team player who is pro-active and forward thinking;
- Good communication skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of domestic and import/export execution flows and on operation management will be a plus
Additional Information
Additional Information for the job:
- . Domestic and international travel might occur (incl. training purposes)
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)
- Pension contributions
- Access to Training and Development
- Access to Concierge Partnerships
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 Do
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world, delivering the right products to the right location, at the right time – safely, responsibly and reliably. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines (platforms). Since 1851 our portfolio has grown to include Grains & Oilseeds, Carbon Solutions, Food & Feed Solutions, Coffee, Cotton, Juice, Rice, Sugar, Freight and Global Markets. We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 80 million tons of products. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and eight platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally. For more information, visit www.ldc.com.
