Summary
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span across the entire value chain from farm to folk, 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 eight platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally. We have been in this business for more than 170 years and we apply our experience to a broad portfolio of commodities which includes Oilseeds, Grains, Rice, Freight, Finance, Juice, Cotton, Coffee, Sugar, Metals, Dairy and Fertilizers & Inputs. Through our business operations and strategically located assets across the globe, we are strongly placed to match demand for products in one part of the world with supply from another. India is the largest producer, consumer, and importer of pulses in the world, and the second-largest producer of rice, wheat, sugarcane, cotton and groundnuts. India ranks fifth among top coffee producing countries in the world, after Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia and Indonesia. The country produces both Robusta and Arabica coffees, with a cup profile that enjoys a growing niche market worldwide. India is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest producers and exporters of cotton, and also imports significant quantities of high-quality cotton, primarily from the US. Diversity & Inclusion LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards Diversity is part of our DNA. LDC strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where people can thrive regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity or background. 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.



Main
Responsibilities Along with the below listed responsibilities, the employee should conduct any other business related to the function as required by her or his supervisor.
Main Responsibilities:

• Must have exposure and good relations with domestic Market \xe2\x80\x93 wheat, corn, barley, sorghum & millets and connects with key decision makers
• Origination strength \xe2\x80\x93 connect with local traders, brokers, farmers
• Marketing strength \xe2\x80\x93 have good customer knowledge \xe2\x80\x93 flours millers, cattle , poultry, starch processors, malt companies, distilleries -
• Have a commercial mindset Able to generate PNL and manage book
• Should have efficient risk management skills \xe2\x80\x93 ability to under risk management tools, apply hedges and be on top of risk management
• Sound understanding of contract management and execution skills
• Knowledge of imported Grains used in the market and their price parity with Indian Grains.
• Ability to analyze Indian Grains balance sheet and highlight sales business opportunities
• Ability to formulate marketing strategy to achieve sales in the region/India.
• Ensure performance of contracts and flag any concerns arising out of adverse market moves
• Train other marketing staff in office from succession planning standpoint
• Understand downstream markets and incorporate the information in trading discussion
• Collaborate with other grain team or sales staff to create and position risk management solutions for producers and members.
• Managing and expanding relationships in the value chain across the country
• Able to work with targets with an attitude to surpass them.
• Daily & Weekly Cash Flow management & Reporting.
• Understanding of various business strategies, documentation, agreement around the same.
• Ensure key control around the transaction and regularly review the same.

Team Management

• Manages and leads team members in achieving company/platform goal, motivate and assesses performance.
• Provide encouragement to team members, including communicating team goals and identifying areas for training or skill checks.
• Develops strategies to promote team member adherence to company regulations and performance goals.
• Keep the team motivated and help on their learning and growth.
• Assists management and develop talents.

Experiences
Additional Information:

• Grain marketing specialists can work for large grain companies, smaller elevators and cooperatives, commodity marketers, or agricultural risk management programs.

Minimum years of experience & CTC: 7-8 years

Skills
Good listing listening skills - patience to resolve interdepartmental conflicts
\xe2\x9c\x93 Strong relationships and network with the main sources and counterparties across the entire Grains value chain across India
\xe2\x9c\x93 Understanding of physical processing of Grains
\xe2\x9c\x93 Understanding of exports and exposure to international markets is an added advantage
\xe2\x9c\x93 Proven Track record with a strong understanding of risk management
\xe2\x9c\x93 Growth mindset with prior experience in Trading preferred

Required
Languages

• English (Basic)

Required
Education MBA, Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree, or bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree (Master\xe2\x80\x99s is preferred) in agribusiness, marketing, agricultural economics, logistics, or agronomy is required.




Job Reference SP-+91-XXXXXXXXXX Professional Areas Trading Platforms Function Trading Contract Type Permanent
Years of Work Experience 7 - 10 years Start date 2023-02-01 Application close date 2023-05-21