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.

Main Responsibilities

• Have a commercial mindset
• Knowledge of imported pulses used in the market and their price parity with Indian pulses.
• Ability to analyze Indian pulses balance sheet and highlight sales opportunities
• Ability to formulate marketing strategy to achieve sales in the region/India.
• Ensure performance of contracts and flag any concerns arising out of adverse market moves
• Train other marketing staff in office from succession planning standpoint
• Understand downstream markets and incorporate the information in trading discussion
• Collaborate with other grain team or sales staff to create and position risk management solutions for producers and members.
• Managing and expanding relationships in the value chain across the country
• Able to work with targets with an attitude to surpass them.
• Daily & Weekly Cash Flow management & Reporting. 
• Understanding of various business strategies, documentation, agreement around the same.
• Ensure key control around the transaction and regularly review the same.
• Must have exposure and good relations with domestic pulses market and connects with key decision makers.
• Origination and marketing strength
• Experience in marketing pulses pan India or region.

Experience

• 7-8 relevant years or equivalent in Agri commodities trading.

• Grain marketing specialists can work for large grain companies, smaller elevators and cooperatives, commodity marketers, or agricultural risk management programs.

Other skills (Computer Skills, etc)

• Good listing skills - patience to resolve interdepartmental conflicts
• Strong relationships and network with the main sources and counterparties across the entire Pulses value chain across India
• Understanding of physical processing of Pulses
• Understanding of exports and exposure to international markets is an added advantage
• Proven Track record with a strong understanding of risk management
• Growth mindset with prior experience in Trading preferred

•  MBA, Master’s degree, or bachelor’s degree (Master’s is preferred) in agribusiness, marketing, agricultural economics, logistics, or agronomy is required.

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards

Diversity is part of our DNA. LDC strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where people can thrive regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity or background.

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

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.

We offer

• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Wellness Programs - Confidential access to certified counselors for employee and eligible family members, along with monthly wellness awareness sessions.
• Certified Great Place to Work