Business Analyst, Cotton Platform

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.

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position

This position will analyze existing processes and requirements, document gaps with existing functionalities, and generally facilitate the implementation of the front office system with minimal business impact.  The objectives are to ensure that the system meets business requirements; that users are trained and use the system correctly; and that support is delivered in a pro-active and efficient manner.  You will work as part of the Regional Project Team, interacting closely with the Regional Project Manager, other Business Analysts, and Functional Teams.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Understand and document current business processes
• Understand project scope and business priorities, including clarify scope
• Conducting gaps analyses between the as-is and to-be processes, identifying gaps with existing system functionalities, reports, and controls
• Running workshops to identify current and best-practice procedures
• Running training workshops with key stakeholders and end users
• Understand system functionalities and be able to recommend solutions and improvements
• Document functional specifications and work closely with the Regional and Global teams to facilitate developments
• Act as first line support to the business in case of issues during project and act as second line support post go-live
• Contribute to regular project and business meetings, provide progress updates, report issues and risks
• Manage stakeholders’ expectations for support/enhancements requests and communicate clearly release delivery timeline (once confirmed with IT)
• Help to develop and manage key stakeholder relationships
• Support the Project Manager throughout the project (e.g. defining scope, estimating resource requirements, timelines)

Company Conformance Statements

• In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.
• Support and maintain the missions and core values of LDC and the Business Analysis team. 

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

• 1 year minimum as a Business Analyst, 2 years preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in a Finance-related discipline preferred
• 1 to 2 years of experience working as Business Analyst in a Finance-related area
• Good knowledge of key Financial processes and best practice
• Commodities trading, inventory or logistics experience an advantage
• Understanding of Project Management methodology and best practices
• Good Microsoft Visio and Excel skills
• Business Analysis Certification a strong advantage

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands) 

• Personal honesty, competence and integrity in functional leadership in Business Analysis, processes, tools and techniques. 

• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees as well as outside parties to communicate expectations and make recommendations to facilitate change. 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize workloads and perform multiple tasks that might have conflicting priorities. 

• Self-directed with a high sense of urgency and strong bias for action in a highly dynamic and demanding work environment. 

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and creative problem-solving skills. 

• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness to work in cross-cultural and geographically dispersed teams. 

• Broad range of computer skills including functional knowledge of Microsoft programs, especially MS Word, Excel and Power Point.  Microsoft Access, OneNote, Teams and SharePoint will be beneficial. 

Decision Making/Accountability

Analyzes back-office business systems and integration processes; devises/conducts gap analysis surveys and documents operational specifications requirements; reviews systems and makes recommendations for customization based on knowledge of relevant business processes; recommends procedural changes to operational personnel and management as deemed necessary.

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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.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

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.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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