Physicals Trader

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 19,000 people globally.

Your missions:

Commercial 

 

• Perform physical trade operations with a focus on origination of grains (yellow and white corn) and oilseeds (focus on soybeans) for both domestic and export flows  

• Identify, execute and optimize PnL on cash trading opportunities locally, regionally and globally  

• Ensure trade to cash process is implemented (validation of contracts, exchanges of futures, FX hedge for sales, collection of funds, collection of cargo in case of prepayment) 

• Follow execution of the program, assist in solving daily issues (interface with execution, freight team, and destination teams)  

 

 

Analysis 

 

• Conduct market analysis in coordination with research team to develop and operate intelligence/trading tools (Price arb / competitiveness analysis, price analyses…). 

• Support prices analysis and S&D modeling, send out key market information, analysis and updates to the platform (import and export line-ups for key origins, ad-hoc analyses and reports) 

• Participate, under Senior Trader’s supervision, in all the in-house and external commercial interactions 

• Build personal relationship with key stakeholders (internal and external) 

• Identify trends and market developments, ensuring the exchange of information and the production of market and other reports     

 

You profile:

 

Experience:  

• 3 or 5 years of experience in a commercial / trading position, in South African Agricultural sector ideally with a local co-operative.  

Knowledge: 

• Ability to manage a certain level of complexity and good problem-solving skills. 

• Analytical mindset, at ease with numbers and proven negotiation skills. 

• Possesses a certain layer of finesse and tact in order to represent the Company in from of customers 

• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural and cross-functional team 

• Flexibility, ability to cope with fast-paced changes within a growing company 

Education: 

• University degree in a relevant field, such as Agricultural economics,  

Languages:  

• Fluent in Afrikaans and English – any other language would be a plus. 

Systems: 

• Advanced user of Excel and PowerBI 

• Any programming knowledge would be useful 

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.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
• Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
• Pension contributions
• Access to Training and Development 
• Access to Concierge Partnerships

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