Job Description

Company Description

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.





Responsibilities -

• Conduct crop tours across different regions of India. The Job involves extensive travel across India
• Weather tracking, Gross Margins Studies, Phone surveys, data gathering from Agri departments, etc
• Estimate cotton areas by collecting data from a) official sources regularly b) Confirmation of area estimates through visual estimation of area changes c) Farmer interviews d) Gathering of information from third parties like research institutes, Agri departments etc
• Highlight the risks to the crop estimate by working out various scenarios. Assessment of the impact of various scenarios on yields and associated probabilities such as weather, pests, diseases and changing costs or supply of inputs or labor etc
• Regularly monitor the crop development using Agronomical and statistical tools.
• Should be able to work with MS excel.
• Ability to think analytically, detect errors, determine causes, and make corrections.
• Work as part of a team and ensure the team meets its objectives

QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB

Skills & competencies /Specific knowledge/ Abilities (including any physical demands)


Strong working knowledge with MS Excel, MS Word.


Good crop knowledge of Coffee


Additional Information:



Additional Information

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


Job Reference JR0077547


Professional Areas Trading Platforms


Function Trading


Contract Type Permanent


Years of Work Experience 12 - 15


Start date 2024-08-01