Grain Merchant

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 position is responsible for providing grain marketing services to Louis Dreyfus Company’s grower customers. These services are delivered through building and developing successful relationships with our grower community and understanding their farming and grain marketing requirements better than any other competitor in the market. Members of LDC’s merchant team play a key role in the profitable acquisition of targeted grain volumes in line with the LDC’s requirements.

Daily activities include but are not limited to:

• Building relationships with grower customers, brokers, agents, and consultants.
• Ensure timely and accurate publication of grower pricing.
• Record and maintain grower purchase contracts and amendments in LDC systems within specified timeframes.
• Provide administrative support and documentation for grower clients and their agents (e.g., contract confirmations, RCTIs).
• Develop and implement site-specific strategies to meet purchasing targets for operational and trading teams.
• Collect and analyze information collected from grower clients to develop and share a view on what is driving their marketing decisions.
• Collaborate with LDC Operations and Logistics teams to identify opportunities and risks related to grower decision making and contracts.
• Attend internal and external events such as crop tours, field days, and industry meetings.
• Promote and encourage the use of LDC’s digital tools among growers and customers.
• Seek opportunities for data integration across application systems.
• Participate in new system projects.

To be successful in the role, you may have:

• Tertiary qualifications in an agricultural discipline preferred.
• Experience & understanding of South Australia / Victorian agriculture and farming systems.
• Strong analytical capabilities and intermediate general computing skills.
• Understanding of Salesforce and Grainmate.
• GTA Trade Rules Qualification.
• Current drivers licence is essential.
• Considerable experience in a client facing role within grain growing regions of Victoria.
• Strong empathy for and knowledge of the South Australia / Victorian cropping sector and communities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and influence decision-making.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• Ability to set objectives and achieve outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Negotiation & conflict management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy of data is essential.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships.

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

• Work for a global, leading commodities company
• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
• Access to Training and Development 
• Access to Employee Assistance Program