Laytime Specialist

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

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Laytime Specialist to join our team in Varna. This role focuses exclusively on laytime, handling the end-to-end claims process while developing expertise in the operational and legal aspects of maritime logistics that influence commercial outcomes. You will work closely with chartering teams and vessel operations, as well as external parties such as agents and brokers, to manage disputes efficiently while staying aligned with commercial objectives.

Fluent English, both written and spoken, is absolutely essential for this role. All day-to-day communication, negotiations and correspondence are conducted in English. You will work extensively with contracts, statements of facts, notices and other documentation drafted in English.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of your assigned laytime claims: manage, submit and defend them independently.
• Think strategically, uncover the details that matter and negotiate favorable outcomes, even under challenging conditions.
• Resolve disputes efficiently, protecting the company’s interests while maintaining professional client relationships with both internal and external counterparties.
• Stay curious, keep learning, challenge assumptions and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor and support junior members and graduates, sharing expertise and best practices.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in a dry-bulk laytime role.
• Fluent in English, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong understanding of charter party terms and laytime principles, with commercial awareness and negotiation experience.
• Proficiency with IMOS and/or SEDNA is an advantage.
• Problem-solving mindset, able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

Additional Information

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