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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.

Manage domestic planning, tracking, and reporting for an assigned region(s) in accordance with team and business needs to meet customer satisfaction. Monitor daily domestic processes to ensure efficiency is met, aligned with cross departmental goals, and provide added insight, cost saving initiatives, reporting, and market information to better educate our customers and internal employees.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Commitment/Service Performance

• Possess a complete understanding of our supply chain and effectively communicate updates to other key departments through reporting methods, written, or orally via teams/in person presentations.
• Utilize transportation management software and other LDC provided systems to plan, track, and execute loads in a timely manner according to team and business needs.
• Analyze all processes and seek opportunities to constantly improve and outperform competitors in terms of carrier communication, rate structure, and internal tracking in an overall effort to meet customer satisfaction and minimize late fees.
• Validate and process carrier freight invoices, carrier accessorial charges, and warehouse late fees with accuracy, attention to detail, and urgency while providing timely updates to the Accounts Payable team.
• Work closely with analysts to improve coordination, enhance visibility of shared data, resolve workflow constraints, and ensure efficient execution through the elimination of duplicate activities.
• Coordinate with warehouses and customers to resolve discrepancies, request scheduling updates, and provide necessary information.
• Review and validate system data related to inventory movements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliable reporting.
• Use Power BI, Atlas, and DAT to provide recommendations based on data analysis and research.
• Assist department leaders with carrier compliance, rate negotiation and analysis, reporting, and system maintenance when necessary.
• Use LDC reporting tools to quickly communicate system failures or needed enhancements to maintain network visibility and team productivity.

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 without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, company business associates and external partners/customers.
• Demonstrate a commitment to data confidentiality by safeguarding proprietary LDC information and protecting partner data in accordance with company standards and policies.
• Support initiatives and projects established by senior management while also demonstrating the confidence to ask thoughtful questions, provide constructive feedback, and offer suggestions in a professional manner.
• Support and maintain the missions and core values of the Company and the logistics team.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Bring positivity to the team that builds comradery and enhances team morale.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in transportation/logistics.

Experience

• 1 to 3 years’ experience in Logistics.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

• TMS and inventory control software/system experience preferred.
• Demonstrated effective project management skills and the resourcefulness to navigate new initiatives successfully.
• Exhibit a positive, engaging attitude that fosters teamwork, collaboration, and the ability to unite individuals around common goals.
• Broad range of computer skills including functional knowledge of Microsoft programs, especially MS Word, Excel and Power Point. Microsoft Access, OneNote and SharePoint will be beneficial.
• Entry level knowledge of Power BI.
• Passionate and driven personality that wants to see others succeed.
• Driven to create positive outcomes for individual goals as well as both the organization and the individuals they work alongside.

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.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

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.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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