Merchandising Assistant Supervisor

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.

This position handles customer support for a Merchandising desk, providing supervision, leadership and guidance for the Merchandising Administration department of the regional Kansas City, MO office of a global merchandiser and processor of agricultural goods.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• In addition to and completion of all present duties as MA · Performs customer service duties for the Merchandising desk customers · Assists Merchandiser Assistants with issues involving customers and merchandisers · Leads a team of Merchandising Assistants
• Establishes and oversees best practices for ordering of logo branded merchandise for all grain & oilseed industrial assets and reporting locations
• Resolves issues and identifies opportunities for process improvement in trade settlements and execution.
• Completes supervisory duties, review and approval of time worked, Performance review process etc… in a timely and efficient manner.
• Reviews and approves invoices for barge demurrage, shifting, etc..
• Collaboratively reviews and processes barge claims to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Additional Responsibilities

• Completes other duties as assigned.

Experience

Basic qualification:

• Five to seven year of execution / sales support experience within the Grain industry, Biofuels or similar field. Specifically, five years of experience as a Merchandising Assistant within the Grain industry.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

Basic qualifications:

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet strict daily deadlines.
• Strong practical accounting, analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Positive attitude, self-motivated.
• Knowledge and interpretation of position reporting.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word-processing software, (e.g., Excel and MS Word).
• Comfortable working with individuals at all organizational levels
• Careful attention to detail
• Ability to work with discretion and handle confidential information

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of grain industry practices, terminology and settlement process.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Ability to work in an active and fast-paced department.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritizing multiple tasks.

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.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

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.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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