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.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Maintain excellent knowledge of current banking & trade practices, UCP 600, ISBP, Incoterms 2010 and customs requirements per destination.
• Review incoming Letters of Credit or Buyer’s shipping instructions for conformity to sales contract terms and conditions as well as company standards and UCP600.  Request amendments from agents or buyers as required.
• Build trust and communicate effectively with agents/ buyers, banks, marketers, forwarder, and co-workers locally or abroad. 
• Prepare, compile, review, and send out export documentation sets including, invoices and other appropriate documents as required by the shipping instructions, Letters of Credit and/or country standards within a set time frame.
• Facilitate timely and clean negotiations with bank.  Ensure banks check documents within set standards, negotiate per UCP600 and ISBP, and arbitrate discrepancies when appropriate.
• Upload all Letters of Credit or Shipping Instruction data, external documents, negotiation and collection comments, and key dates into front office system for quick reference, proper analysis, and KPI reporting.
• Maintain/monitor daily outstanding export receivables and facilitate payments from banks, agents, and buyers to meet or exceed company’s trade to cash objectives.
• Strive at improving the LC and document preparation process and gaining efficiency by fostering standardization (Standard Operating Procedures), use of check lists, and evolution of tools.
• Follow department SOP guidelines, making any suggestions for improvement as applicable.
• Perform all related responsibilities as required

Additional Information for the job

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