Analyst, Warehouse Data

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position
Verify and compile records on certificated cotton, gin cotton and all inbound and outbound cotton activity. Coordinate certificated cotton activities with all area warehouses. Schedule loads for all LDC Warehouses. Apply for all ME numbers from New York Board of Trade. Handle USDA classing and sample data. Responsible for shipping/receiving paperwork.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Compare identifying information, counts and weights of incoming and outgoing shipments of cotton to verify against Bills of Lading, invoices, orders or other records. 

• Extract data using special applications and software such as eCotton and Power BI. 

• Respond to data-related queries. 

• Help management identify and create processes to make data processing more efficient.

• Perform analysis to assess the quality and meaning of data. 

• Process and schedule loads through eCotton on behalf of each LDCCS facility. 

• Process and maintain all data in regard to maintaining licensing insurance and other compliance activities for all LDCCS facilities. 

• Post weights and shipping charges, key into computer as to appropriate customer. 

• Record shortage and damage to cotton. Correspond with customer to rectify damages and shortages. Address complaints concerning billing or services rendered. 

• Ensure shipment meets specifications of accuracy, completeness and condition of product. 

• Maintain inventory of Stock and Block cotton, plus issue reports as required to customer. Complete stock reports by compiling inbound and outbound information on Stock and Block cotton. 

• Prepare invoices and bills of lading, lists weight and identifying number of cotton, plus additional certification billing. 

• Input and retrieve data from the computer. Read computer files and gather records to compile needed data. 

• Process job orders to determine work priorities. 

• Issue and transmit all receipts via EWR as well as cancel receipts daily of all shipped bales.

• Collaborate with management to develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data processing and analysis, ensuring data integrity, best practices, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Develop and maintain troubleshooting documents for data processing and analysis procedures, documenting common issues, root causes, and resolutions to ensure efficient problem-solving and minimize downtime in data operations.

• Ensure the integration of accounting transactions across systems and departments and timely issuance of invoices, as well as the collection of payments from customers within established terms and minimize outstanding receivables.

• Perform all related responsibilities as required. 

Qualifications

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Bachelor’s degree preferred or three years related experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize workloads and perform multiple tasks that might have conflicting priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees as well as outside parties to communicate expectations and make recommendations to facilitate change.
• Self-directed with a high sense of urgency and strong bias for action in a highly dynamic and demanding work environment.
• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness to work in cross-cultural and geographically dispersed teams.
• Broad range of computer skills including functional knowledge of Microsoft programs, especially MS Word, Excel and Power Point. Microsoft Access, OneNote, SharePoint and Power BI will be beneficial.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of supply chain dimensions – domestic trucking, other transportation modes, warehousing, freight forwarding and documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence, speak effectively before groups of supervisors or employees, and apply common sense and problem solving.

Additional Information

Decision Making/Accountability

• Accountable for verifying and compiling records on certificated cotton, gin cotton and outbound cotton activity and coordinate these activities with all LDCCS Warehouse Manager. 
• Responsible for supplying shipping and receiving paperwork to Allenberg Logistics Department.

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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