Physicals Trader at LOUIS DREYFUS COMPANY ASIA PTE LTD

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Trade Operations, Origination, Grains Trading, Oilseeds Trading, Cash Trading, PnL Optimization, Trade to Cash Process, Market Analysis, Price Arb, S&D Modeling, Negotiation, Interpersonal Skills, Excel, PowerBI, Afrikaans, English

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

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 19,000 people globally. Job Description 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 Qualifications 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 Additional Information 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 Years of Work Experience: 3 - 5

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Responsibilities

The role involves performing physical trade operations focused on originating grains and oilseeds for domestic and export flows, while identifying and optimizing PnL on cash trading opportunities globally. Additionally, the trader will conduct market analysis in coordination with the research team to develop intelligence tools and support price analysis.