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
19,000 people globally.
The Container Execution Manager is responsible for leading the
container execution and logistics hub based in Sofia for the LDC
Coffee Division in EMEA. This role involves hands-on operational
management, team leadership, logistics execution excellence,
meeting client expectations, process optimization, proactive risk
management and uphold the organization’s reputation for excellence
in the coffee trade.
Responsibilities:
Manage EMEA Container Hub: Oversee logistics operations in Sofia
with a hands-on approach.
Team Management: Allocate and review workloads, adjusting as
needed.
Staff Training: Organize training, set objectives, conduct
appraisals, and develop roles.
Business Execution: Master execution flows and ERP transactions,
ensuring timely recording.
SOPs: Develop and formalize clear SOPs for all execution flows.
Contract Review: Ensure adherence to trade-to-cash flow and review
contract positions.
Compliance: Maintain compliance with company policies.
Shipment Coordination: Review open shipments and manage
documentation and PnL impact.
Risk Management: Identify risks and lead resolution efforts.
Exposure Reporting: Generate and review exposure reports to
identify and mitigate risks.
Communication: Ensure effective communication with all parties
involved in execution.
Data Maintenance: Maintain execution master data and shipping
instructions.
Project Support: Assist in projects, reporting, and KPI
reviews.
ERP Improvement: Identify and escalate ERP inefficiencies.
Experience
10 years working experience in an international trade or logistics
environment.
5 years experience in managing operational teams
Technical Skills
Advanced excel and reporting skills
Freight forwarding and shipping in containers knowledge.
International commerce, export and import requirements and customs
regulations
International payment instruments, letters of credit, Incoterms and
Governing rules General understanding for financial and accounting
principles
General understanding for shipping tax and law principles
Other Skills
Strong leadership and team management skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize to meet deadlines
under pressure
Effective analytical skills and problem solving
Proactive and detail oriented
Continuous improvement mindset
Fluent in English both speaking and writing, any other European
language a plus
Bachelor Degree (Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business
Administration or related areas)
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.
Our Benefits
25 annual paid leave
Flexible working hours
Food vouchers
Transportation allowance
Additional medical & dental insurance
Life insurance
Sports card with 90/10 coverage
Various learning & development opportunities
Yearly performance evaluation plans
Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives
Team buildings & social events
Employee Referral Program