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 17,000 people globally.
Job Description
Main Responsibilities
- Handling and monitoring shipments in containers, bulk, and rail for India in compliance with contractual requirements/conditions.
- Working on Letters of credit - Letter of credit to be checked and verified in accordance with contractual terms and conditions followed by issuance & presentation of documents well within time.
- Experience of handling high seas sales and purchases contracts, documentation, payment follow-up
- Coordination with shipping line and freight bookings, handling complete customs formalities, logistical procedure.
- Knowledge of operations at Container Freight Stations, port operations, land borders
- Complete pre and post shipment documentation included but limited to customs filing, issuance of Bill of Lading/Certificate of origin/Phytosantiary certificate/Fumigation certificate etc, issuance of BRCs, closure of ORMs with banks
- Good Stakeholder management and communication.
- Handle claims & insurance matters related to the shipments.
- Maintaining timely and accurate records, MIS, and reporting high-lighting potential delays or defaults.
Experience
- Should have handled exports and imports of oilseeds
- Should have worked on high seas trades and documentation
- Should have drafted and finalized Letters of Credit especially for Bangladesh trade
Other Skills (Computer Skills, Etc)
- Should be proactive in order to avoid any issue in the shipment.
- Should be able to take the ownership of the work entrusted & work as a team member.
- Polite and able to develop positive rapport with overseas offices, shippers, buyers, service providers.
- Effective in written & verbal communication. Should be able to work under immense pressure.
Languages:
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Academics
Additional Information
Additional Information for the job
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
