Logistics Intern

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.

This summer internship provides hands-on exposure to rail logistics, transportation data, and commercial operations supporting trading desks and processing plants.  The intern will work closely with the transportation team to support rail movements, rate analysis, and logistics systems while developing foundational industry knowledge.  This individual will be creating contacts and cultivating relationships while interfacing with all internal and external customers as needed.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Gain hands-on experience using shipment tracking systems to support rail movements and reporting
• Participate in the process of managing rail freight contracts and implications of respective contracts including applications and filings
• Assists the local logistics teams in all rail movements, car billings and tracing and any other rail carrier or customer relationships
• Assists with conducting and managing a research database on transportation movements related to processing plants, trading desks
• Support maintenance and analysis of transportation rate databases for assigned plants and trading desks
• Learn rate structures that provide for the most economical transportation cost structure & related processes

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Must be enrolled in college pursuing a two or four-year degree in one of the following areas: industrial management, transportation/logistics, agriculture economics, agriculture technology management  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

• Willingness to learn the basics of logistics and trading desks
• Demonstrates curiosity about logistics and trading environments, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Skilled in communication, both written and verbal
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.

Working Conditions

Primarily climate-controlled office environment.  Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects or to respond to emergencies.

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