Executive – Contract Management

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

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform contract control of incoterms, payment terms, standard coffee terms and coffee contracts policy.
• Review compliance and consistency of the contract terms when entered by coffee traders.
• Follow internal approvals, digital signatures and release of contracts to customers or traders.
• Act as backup for contract creation by inputting data as accurately as provided by the trader.
• Follow-up counter signature of contracts with customers or traders and check terms of third-party contracts when received, which should be the same as entered in the system.
• Ensure that all contracts are backed with a deal confirmation between the trader and the counterpart, track and archive the same in the dedicated system.
• Track and control that the proper cost calculation is received for every trade, and enter accrual in the system.
• Enter intercompany contracts, especially inter-profit and Certs accounts, as well as buybacks in the system.
• Follow the approval process for contract amendments, perform amendments including coordinating the rolling back of executed transactions, futures and cash allocations.
• Support the contract allocation whenever necessary for origins on shipments and marketers on spots.
• Liaise with Accounts, Clearing and Execution for the contract amendment process, or any additional complex intercompany trade flows.
• Develop understanding of all aspects of the trading flow, in order to perform all contract tasks with a comprehension of the implications in the trading, accounting, execution and IT tasks.
• Due Diligence for Brokers and forwarding agents.
• Update Daily Business Report (DBR) and to escalate in case any delays in getting deal confirmation, cost sheet , counter signed contracts & contract approvals.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree / MBA in International Trade preferred.
• Preferably 2 to 5 years in International Trade Operations

Additional Information

Skills & competencies /Specific knowledge/ Abilities (including any physical demands)

•  Proficiency in MS-Office and strong business communication abilities
• Advanced level of proficiency in MS-Excel will be a plus
• Highly attention to details, speed & accuracy of work to complete tasks on time 
• Experience in commodities trading- documentation/ support function will be a definite plus 
• Knowledge of international trade & execution will be a plus

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

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.

We offer

• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Wellness Programs - Confidential access to certified counselors for employee and eligible family members, along with monthly wellness awareness sessions.
• Certified Great Place to Work