Feedstock & Biofuels Certification Specialist

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.

The feedstock & Biofuels Certification Specialist is responsible for:

• Leading & updating EU LDC’s mass balances
• Ensure LDC’s sustainability documentation is in proper order at all times
• Ensure issuance of correct sustainability certificates
• Ensuring Group sustainability audits are passed

Key Responsibilities

• To follow the rules set out in different voluntary and National Schemes under which the Group is certified;
• To ensure that received/issued documentation is in line with contractual terms and demonstrates sustainability criteria set out in the European Renewable Energy Directive;
• To register received/issued documentation and ensure their entry into relevant sustainability databases (Nabisy, Carbure, UDB);
• To ensure that suppliers of sustainable materials are certified under any of RED voluntary schemes;
• To ensure that the mass balance is detailed and that mass balance period is respected;
• To ensure that the sustainability documentation is archived for a period set out in requirements of voluntary and National Schemes;
• To make sure that at least annual audits are planned and performed before the end of the certification period;
• To conduct internal audits at least once a year in all Group entities which are certified under voluntary and National Schemes;
• To prepare manual updates when needed and ensure that all modifications in sustainability documentation are available to everyone in the company dealing with sustainability;
• Provide annual training to operators dealing with sustainable materials and keep them up to date with the most recent legislative acts;
• Carry out internal audits for Group entities to resolve hypothetical non-conformities and guarantee continuous improvement;
• Provide replacement for the team members in case of temporary absence (incl. vacation, sickness, business trip, etc.);
• International travel is expected for training, audits, and certification.

Profile and skills

Experience:

• 4/5 years of professional experience (international experience will be considered as a plus);
• Previous knowledge in the sustainability of biodiesel, shipping, and logistics of liquid bulk cargoes;
• IT knowledge, including system specification and/or design
• Commercial awareness
• Audits - understanding of the specifics and/or experience with audits
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Soft Skills:

• Details and solutions oriented, with an analytical mindset;
• Willingness to learn in the field of sustainability
• Good written & verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams;
• Able to build relationships with 3rd parties;
• Rigorous, organized;
• Critical thinking;
• Flexible, ability to change priorities quickly, and capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Comfortable working in ambiguous and/or stressful situations;
• Ability to understand business processes and to communicate with different stakeholders;
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Language:

• Fluent English (verbal and written)
• Additional European languages such as German, Spanish, French, or Italian are beneficial.

Selection process:

The Selection Process will follow the below mentioned approach:

• Application Screening
• HR Interview
• Online Assessments
• Case Study Evaluation & Interviews 

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.



Our Benefits

- Competitive salary and benefits

- Private medical insurance

- Life insurance

- Flexible working

- Access to Training and Development 

- Food vouchers

- Transportation Allowance

- Sports card with 90/10 coverage

- 25 days annual leave

- Modern office in communicative location

- Fruits days in the office

- Hybrid model of working