Junior Marketer at Louis Dreyfus Company

Job Description

The incumbent will be responsible for the following key duties:

Purchases & Sales Administration

• Providing support to the commercial team in managing trade positions.
• Handling profit and loss (PnL) reporting.
• Contributing to market reports and market analysis.
• Interacting with clients to some extent.
• Collaborating with other LDC trade cycle support functions to ensure optimal execution and delivery.
• Assisting in the recovery of accounts receivables.
• Monitoring port lineups.
• Acting as a trading assistant, including contract administration.
• Developing and monitoring Regional Food Balance Sheets.

Experience

• Knowledge of commodity trading is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Excel (formulation/models), PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Understanding of macro and microeconomics is a plus.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and make quick decisions.
• Efficient and accurate work ethic.
• Willingness to learn on the job, adapt to a steep learning curve, and take on new work scopes.

Skills

Personal Attributes

• Quick thinking.
• Ability to handle pressure and stress.
• Collaborative mindset.
• Efficiency with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Skills Required for the Role

• Effective communication.
• Risk management.
• Analytical skills.
• Forward planning and ability to think several steps ahead.
• Grasp of logistics.

Core Competencies

• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Willingness to work long hours and meet specific time limits.
• Ability to think innovatively.
• Cross-cultural and social understanding.

Languages

• Fluent in English.

Education

• University degree.

Years of Work Experience

• 3 years.

Qualifications

• University degree.
• Proficiency in computer programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Office).