Traders Assistant - Brisbane, Australia - Louis Dreyfus Company

Louis Dreyfus Company

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Brisbane, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Company DescriptionLouis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, leveraging our global reach and extensive asset network to deliver for our customers around the world - safely, responsibly and reliably.

Our diversified activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines.

Since 1851, our portfolio has grown to include oilseeds, grains, rice, global markets, finance, coffee, cotton, sugar, juice and dairy.

We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 81 million tonnes of products.

Structured as a matrix organisation of 6 geographical regions and 10 platforms, LDC is active in over 100 countries and employs some 19,000 people globally.

Diversity & Inclusion LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards and diversity is part of our DNA.

LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports charities 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. About the role We are currently recruiting for the position of Traders Assistant in our Brisbane office. This position supports the cotton trading team and supports the facilitation of pricing and execution of commodities.

Job DescriptionAlong with the below listed responsibilities, the employee should conduct any other business related to the function as required by her or his supervisor.
This role reports to the Cotton Trader and is responsible for (but not limited to):
Facilitate the coordination with various departments, contract control, finance, domestic and international logistics and shipping to consolidate information for analysis
Support the trader in daily bidoffer updates and communication to other team members
Support the trader in daily activity reporting and inventory of warehouse stocks
Updating sales files by coordinating in international offices.
Assisting in special projects such as capex planning, bulk shipments, logístical solutions etc.
Assisting in research tasks including daily and weekly updates on the market and market changes, market analysis and trading strategy.

Experiences

Attributes and Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of organisation skills
Good numerical skills
Intermediate Excel skills
Ability to work autonomously
Adaptive to change, and ability to work under pressure
Strong decisionmaking ability and attention to detail

Skills

Benefits of working at LDC:
Work for a global, leading commodities company
Discounted health insurance options available
Access to salary sacrifice options with novated car leasing after probation period
Access to Employee Assistance ProgramsLDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
Required Languages
English (Mother Tongue)
Required EducationAcademics in commerce/business operations preferrable, however proven work experience in this field is also acceptable

Job Reference SP

Professional Areas Trading Platforms

Function Administration

Contract Type Fixed Term Contract

Years of Work Experience 1-3 years

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