Research Analyst at LOUIS DREYFUS COMPANY ASIA PTE LTD

Karachi, Punjab, Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analytical Skills, Problem-solving Skills, Advance Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, Agri Commodities Experience, Communication Skills, Market Analysis, Supply And Demand Analysis, Crop Estimation, Database Management, Research Methodology, Cost Of Production Studies, Weather Monitoring, Data Collection

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 18,000 people globally. Job Description Responsibilities: Contribution to the development and implementation of agreed research methodology for crop estimation, export /Imports and demand of Made ups of textile industry. Regularly updating and maintaining databases / time series data and contribution to the development of the research methodology and strategy and continuously bring improvisation besides following the regular methodology Creating automation tools using macros, power pivot in MS Excel Power BI and Python coding, which can help in making the task of updating data, swift and efficient. To be able to calculate demand /consumption of agri commodities. To keep a tab on market and track latest developments in trade that influence and can affect the company’s business. Work with Commodity Platform and Research on Data Science & Analytics projects for Pakistan Assist in managing Pakistan Commodity Balance Sheet, and keeping trade strategy aligned with BS Conduct Real time Market Analysis - Awareness of current values trading and Relative competitiveness of various origins Supply & Demand Analysis – Keep abreast of latest trends in production, consumption, export and imports, including weather developments and its impact on production as well as impact on balance sheet. Continuous review of the methodology being applied in view of observations made during crop tours. Conduct crop tours across different regions of Pakistan. Collection and evaluation of primary and secondary data and performing sanity check on databases and external sources to ensure consistency of data. Estimate cotton areas by collecting data from official sources regularly Confirmation of area estimates through visual estimation of area changes Farmer interviews Gathering of information from third parties like research institutes, Seed industry, Agri departments etc. Highlight the risks to the crop estimate by working out various scenarios. Assessment of the impact of various scenarios on yields and associated probabilities such as weather, pests, diseases and changing costs or supply of inputs or labor etc Close monitoring of weather developments and long term forecasts to update production estimates. Analyze trends, evaluate behaviors etc. and make appropriate conclusions. Conducting detailed cost of production & Gross margins studies. Communication of the findings in the form of well-argued crop tour report. Qualifications Bachelors in Agronomy/ Maths & Economics/ Statistics 2 to 3 years’ experience with the right skill sets. Agri Commodities experience (Preferable) Additional Information Strong data Analytical & Problem-solving skills of big data sets. Working knowledge in Advance Excel & Power BI (Must have) SQL and basis knowledge of Python (coding, to be able to correct errors while running python report. (Preference) Business proficiency in English and Good communication in Urdu Good communication in Punjabi & Sindhi preferred 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 Access to Training and Development Competitive Salary and Benefits Regular events that foster team engagement Years of Work Experience: 5 - 8

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Responsibilities

The Research Analyst will contribute to the development and implementation of research methodologies for crop estimation and market analysis. Responsibilities include maintaining databases, conducting crop tours, and analyzing trends in agricultural commodities.