Operations Specialist (Citrus Juice)

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.

Working as part of a dynamic team, contributing to operational activities through the Juice Platform business plan in North America. This role is to perform operational activities to help strengthen LDC business relationships through optimizing processes and strong logistics support.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Develop and plan, manage execution and control/monitor performance of Vessel Unload operations, including but not limited to:• Engage port, USDA and external warehouses.
• Plan, order and manage materials and service resources for discharge operations

• Develop and validate in collaboration with LDC internal controlling department procedure for inventory management and audit planning.
• Develop and manage Inventory Management Plan including:• Audits calendar per plant, products, materials, others.
• Monitor, control and report inventory deviation.

• Elaborate blending recipes, follow and audit production, managing quality and inventory levels, aiming fulfilling SLA’s on volume and quality for customer demand.
• Technical support for on issues, innovation efforts for LDC operations, external warehouses or clients including, but not limited to, tankers load/unload, blending operations, drum filling or packaging, among others.
• Drive problem solving as Subject Matter Expert on root cause analysis.
• Execute inbound, processing, and outbound SAP transactions on Juice Operations
• Work with the internal teams and the suppliers to improve product quality, business processes, and total cost of ownership.
• Support the development and utilize KPIs to drive results to meet annual goals and objectives. Support regularly updates cost-value analyses for leading suppliers.
• Support strategies, approaches, and deployment for supplier quality programs and initiatives.
• Support preparation of the monthly and quarterly objectives review and involve other departments as needed.
• 50-75% travel to warehouses in Umatilla, Winter Garden, and Orlando is a requirement. 
• Quarterly travel to Port Manatee to oversee the unloading of the vessel from Brazil. This can take upwards of 1 to 2 weeks, and may require the need to work nights. 

Additional Responsibilities

• Support preparation of KPIs, daily operations reports, and other internally produced operations reports.
• Create daily/weekly/monthly reports and information database for internal stakeholders.
• Remain abreast of industry trends and changes and educate internal stakeholders on impacts on the business.
• Maintain effective and ethical relationships with suppliers.
• Assists other team members when needed.
• Customer and supplier visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, industrial engineering, food engineering, agricultural engineering, business administration, or other business discipline.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with postgraduate degree in operations management, industrial engineering, food engineering, agricultural engineering, business administration, or other business discipline.

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum: 5 years of experience in an office work environment and beverage/food industry operations.
• Minimum: 5 years of proficiency in SAP, MS Office applications, specifically Excel, Word, Power Point and Power BI, with the ability to learn company software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum: 5 years of experience in an office work environment and Juice industry operations.
• Minimum: 5 years of proficiency in SAP, MS Office applications, specifically Excel, Word, Power Point and Power BI, with the ability to learn company software.

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