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.
The SBS Commercial Service Line function provides operational support for the Domestic & International Supply chain. The scope of this function includes trade & contract control, delivery data document management, invoice & cash management and master data support.

This position supports a new business and involves significant interaction in German. The right candidate will be required to spend significant time on-site in Germany in the initial 4-8 weeks.

Main responsibilities:

As SBS Commodity Mgt Operations Analyst, you will collaborate with a wide group of Supply Chain, Trading, Accounting and Treasury Professionals and the Business. Your main missions will be to:

Contract management:

Daily trade completeness and coherence check
Daily contract document reception monitoring / issuing
Daily contract signature follow-up
Contract metrics measurement and reporting

Delivery data documentation administration:

Collection of delivery related documents for FCA shipments
Delivery metrics measurement and reporting

Invoicing & cash management:

Preparation, reconciliation and issuance of sales invoice
Review, reconciliation and issuance of credit / debit notes (claims, interest for late payment)
Cash receipt status monitoring
Cash collection management (contact customers, document interactions and follow up actions)

Master data management:

Collect & verify mandatory documents for Counterparty and Bank account creations and updates
Request Counterparty, Bank account and Material creation / update in the global master data tool
Follow up timely creation with the global master data team


Experience and Technical Skills:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Supply Chain, Logistics or Business Management or a related discipline
Professional experience (minimum 3 years) in Accounting or Logistics within an international trading environment
Excel proficiency and ability to adapt to new IT systems

Languages:

English – fluent verbal and written level
German – fluent verbal and written level

Soft Skills:

Self-starter with ability to work independently and to take initiatives
Attention to details
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Focusing process enhancement (VBA, Power platform and RPA knowledge) will be an advantage
Team player
Problem solving

Ability to extract, organize, analyze and report data in a manner that is useful and relevant to control business
Ability to understand and act following process and procedures in an accurate and timely matter
Ability to work with strict daily deadlines
Ability to strive for continuous improvement

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