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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.

This position performs various position reporting and customer service-related functions for the merchandising department in Upper Sandusky office of a privately held firm involved in the international trading and merchandising of agricultural commodities. This position will include calling customers to obtain documents, calling brokers to obtain information, screening calls for the merchandising department and other customer service issues that require discretion.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Enter sales contracts and amendments for soybean meal and soy hull pellets into the Front Office System.
• Create soybean, soybean meal and soy hull pellet contracts
• Invoice customers for soybean meal and soy hull pellets
• Apply tickets as it relates to the commercial soybean
• Approve weekly ACH withdraws for customers.
• Remind customers and follow up on ACH by phone or email.
• Assists Merchandisers with Accounts Receivables issues
• Assures accuracy and timeliness of data taken for Merchandisers, along with being the first check for reasonableness of accuracy received.
• Some weekend work may be required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Enters data into the Daily Production Report.
• Organizes the lease car fleet, orders cars with the CSX railroad, bills railcars, and invoices customers for lease car demurrage.
• Prepares various spreadsheets to summarize the contract and delivery data for the Merchandising desk. 
• Serves as a liaison between the Merchandising desk and execution and logistics areas of the office.  
• Participates in regular crop tours to assess conditions and potential yields to anticipate markets
• Completes other duties as assigned.

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 a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Basic qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred qualifications:

• Associates Degree or higher

Experience

Basic qualifications:

• Experience in an office environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• One year experience in an office environment of an agricultural commodities company.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

Basic qualifications:

• Strong practical accounting, analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Knowledge and interpretation of Position reporting.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word-processing software, (e.g., Excel and MS Word).

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of grain industry practices, terminology, and settlement process.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Ability to work in an active and fast-paced department.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet strict daily deadlines. 

Additional Information for the job

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