Manager Researcher - Oil & Oilseeds

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.

• Responsible to identify /propose CSR projects and implementing CSR, LDF projects.
• Ensure accuracy of the India/Pak oilseeds area/yield/ production estimates, by proposing different ways of crop estimation. Creatively improve the crop estimation methodology. Also go through previous years’ production estimate and learn from the history.
• Proactively bring forward with the crop estimation, as well as the upside/downside risk. Hold India/Pak research meeting to discuss the crop area/yield/production on weekly basis.
• Involve in Oilseeds Pressing survey analysis.
• Highlight the risks to the crop estimates by working out various scenarios. assessment of the impact of various scenarios on yield and associated probabilities such as weather, pests, diseases and changing costs or supply of inputs etc.
• Focus on improving India/Pakistan data automation and improve the working efficiency.
• Provide, maintain, and update the Indian balance sheets for G&O (wheat, corn, soybean and rapeseed), with an emphasis on regional balance sheet opportunities and commodity switches.
• Identify trading opportunities as a result of analysis of export/import competitiveness, producer gross margins/selling intentions and imbalances of supply and demand.
• Provide updates of regulatory, political, environmental and consumer preference changes effecting each commodity or downstream use of commodity

• M.Sc. (Agri), Preference will be given for specialization in Agronomy/ Agri Economics
• 9 to 12 years of Experience

• Leadership capabilities
• Strong Agronomical skills relating to crop forecasting
• Weather and gross margins analysis
• Understanding of the market and influence of other markets, including other domestic and international commodity markets
• Ability to source, aggregate, analyze, maintain up to date data and research material.
• Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of MS Office (in particular advanced Excel Skills), VBA & Power BI

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