Trade Support Analyst

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, leveraging our global reach and extensive asset network to deliver for our customers around the world - safely, responsibly and reliably. Our diversified activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines. Since 1851, our portfolio has grown to include oilseeds, grains, rice, global markets, finance, coffee, cotton, sugar, juice and dairy. 

We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 81 million tonnes of products. Structured as a matrix organisation of 6 geographical regions and 10 platforms, LDC is active in over 100 countries and employs some 17,000 people globally. 

About the role

We are currently recruiting for the position of Trade Support Analyst based in our Brisbane office. This position supports the cotton trading team and the facilitation of pricing and execution of commodities. This is a fixed term role for 23 months. 

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyse data and information to deliver market pricing and positioning points to the traders
• Coordinate with various departments including contract control, finance and logistics to consolidate information for analysis
• Support the trader in daily bid-offer updates and communication to other team members 
• Support the trader in daily activity reporting and inventory of warehouse stocks
• Update sales files by coordinating in international offices
• Assisting in special projects such as capex planning, bulk shipments, logistical solutions etc.
• Assisting in research tasks including daily and weekly updates on the market and market changes, market analysis and trading strategy.

Attributes and Skills:

• Strong logical reasoning skills to analyze data and make recommendations
• Ability to problem solve and methodically review data
• Ability to collaborate with others
• Good numerical skills and intermediate Excel skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• High level of organisation skills
• Adaptive to change, and ability to work under pressure
• Strong decision-making ability and attention to detail

Desired but not essential skills

• Exposure to trade commodities industry

Benefits of working at LDC:

• Work for a global, leading commodities company
• Discounted health insurance options available
• Access to salary sacrifice options with novated car leasing after probation period
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs

LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

If this role is of interest to you, please apply via the link below.

Bachelors degree in commerce or economics desired but not essential

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