Trading Assistant - Coffee

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

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position:

As a Trade Assistant for the Coffee Platform at Louis Dreyfus Company, you will provide vital support to the Marketing team by managing day-to-day operations, facilitating communication between stakeholders, and ensuring seamless execution of transactions. This role requires strong organizational skills, data management and entry, reporting/analyzing and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist commercial sales team; position reporting, sample requests, AR reporting, pricing, etc.
• Become an expert of business execution flows and processes.
• Assist in tracking inventory levels and managing stock.
• Provide backup on Sales desk, price fixations, contract entry, sampling/allocations, CRM entries, etc.
• Ad-hoc projects and day-to-day tasks to be assigned.

·  Sales Support:

• Help manage customer relationships and respond to inquiries as a support to the marketing teams
• Accurately manage and update SPOT inventory list

·  Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with the trading team and other departments to streamline processes and improve efficiencies.
• Liaise with traders, freight, and LDC coffee origins to support execution of trade

Additional Responsibilities:

• Arrange and schedule trade shows: SCTA coffee Dinner, World of Coffee, etc
• Assisting with onboarding of new clients

Company Conformance Statements:

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

• International logistics or trade
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload to meet deadlines under pressure
• Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Good interpersonal skills to coordinate work with multiple stakeholders.
• Detail oriented with high attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills

Additional Information

Working Conditions:

Typical climate-controlled office environment.  Extension of regular working hours is occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects (especially during month-end and year-end closes), attend training or to respond to emergencies.

Employee Supervision

No direct supervision; works collaboratively with other marketers as well as regular engagement with operations and logistics.

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