Assistant Manager - Contract
Company 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 17,000 people globally.
Job Description
| Job Description |
- To issue Purchase / Sale Contracts in software interface as per the deal confirmation received from Traders.
- Well versed with the Shipment Incoterms, Payment Terms, Standard Coffee Terms (ESCC).
- Review compliance and consistency of the contract terms when entered by coffee traders.
- Follow internal approvals, digital signatures and release of contracts to customers or traders.
- Follow-up on counter sign contracts with customers or traders and check terms of third party contracts when received, which should be the same as entered in the system.
- Ensure that all Contracts are backed with a deal confirmation between the trader and the counterpart, track and archive the same in the dedicated system.
- Track and control that the proper cost calculation is received intime, as per the Contract Incoterms, and Cost Accruals are being entered in the system on daily basis.
- Enter Intercompany contracts, especially Inter-profit and Certs Accounts, as well as Buybacks in the system.
- Follow the approval process for contract amendments, perform amendments including coordinating the rolling back of executed transactions, futures and cash allocations.
- Support the Contract Allocation whenever necessary for origins on shipments and Marketers on spots.
- Liaise with Accounts, Clearing, Inventory and Execution teams for the contract amendment process, for any additional complex intercompany trade flows.
- Develop understanding of all aspects of the trading flow, in order to perform all contract tasks with a comprehension of the implications in the trading, accounting, execution and IT tasks.
- Basic knowledge about futures and contract Pricing.
Experience
| Experience |
- Bachelor Degree / MBA preferred.
- Preferably 2 to 5 years in International Trade Operations
- Skills & competencies /Specific knowledge/ Abilities (including any physical demands)
- Proficiency in MS-Office and strong business communication abilities
- Advanced level of proficiency in MS-Excel will be a plus
- Highly attention to details, speed & accuracy of work to complete tasks on time
- Experience in Commodity Trading- documentation/ support function will be a definite plus
- Knowledge of International Trade & Execution is must.
- Minimum years of experience & CTC: Min 2- 5 years of experience in international Trade Operations
- Languages skills: - English – Fluent (Speaking, Reading, Writing)
Additional Information
| Additional Information |
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
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
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 17,000 people globally.
- To issue Purchase / Sale Contracts in software interface as per the deal confirmation received from Traders.
- Well versed with the Shipment Incoterms, Payment Terms, Standard Coffee Terms (ESCC).
- Review compliance and consistency of the contract terms when entered by coffee traders.
- Follow internal approvals, digital signatures and release of contracts to customers or traders.
- Follow-up on counter sign contracts with customers or traders and check terms of third party contracts when received, which should be the same as entered in the system.
- Ensure that all Contracts are backed with a deal confirmation between the trader and the counterpart, track and archive the same in the dedicated system.
- Track and control that the proper cost calculation is received intime, as per the Contract Incoterms, and Cost Accruals are being entered in the system on daily basis.
- Enter Intercompany contracts, especially Inter-profit and Certs Accounts, as well as Buybacks in the system.
- Follow the approval process for contract amendments, perform amendments including coordinating the rolling back of executed transactions, futures and cash allocations.
- Support the Contract Allocation whenever necessary for origins on shipments and Marketers on spots.
- Liaise with Accounts, Clearing, Inventory and Execution teams for the contract amendment process, for any additional complex intercompany trade flows.
- Develop understanding of all aspects of the trading flow, in order to perform all contract tasks with a comprehension of the implications in the trading, accounting, execution and IT tasks.
- Basic knowledge about futures and contract Pricing.
- Bachelor Degree / MBA preferred.
- Preferably 2 to 5 years in International Trade Operations
- Skills & competencies /Specific knowledge/ Abilities (including any physical demands)
- Proficiency in MS-Office and strong business communication abilities
- Advanced level of proficiency in MS-Excel will be a plus
- Highly attention to details, speed & accuracy of work to complete tasks on time
- Experience in Commodity Trading- documentation/ support function will be a definite plus
- Knowledge of International Trade & Execution is must.
- Minimum years of experience & CTC: Min 2- 5 years of experience in international Trade Operations
- Languages skills: - English – Fluent (Speaking, Reading, Writing)
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
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