Sustainability & Commercial Data Analyst

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.

Overall purpose:

For the commercial component, the incumbent will provide analysis of the regional ECOWAS grains and oilseeds market, with a particular focus on Palm Oil in Côte D'Ivoire. Forecasting supply and demand and bringing insights to the commercial team is a key deliverable in this role, alongside supporting both commercial and sustainability teams to drive regional objectives. For the sustainability component, the incumbent will support the implementation of LDC’s Palm Sustainability Policy in Africa, in close collaboration with the commercial team and the global palm sustainability team. This includes supplier No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation (NDPE) due diligence and capacity support; EUDR compliance support, RSPO certification guidance, as well as decarbonization and regenerative agriculture programs going forward. The incumbent will also support regional palm sustainability initiatives around data analytics and reporting. Direct regional engagement to the suppliers and regional travel availability requested. High-level engagement with palm oil mill management and sustainability leaders, peers, governments, and industry association reps, as well as other key regional stakeholders.

Your missions:

Commercial

• Compare origin and destination line ups with customs data to ensure import and export data is up to date and accurate.
• Send monthly S&D reports for, but not limited to, Palm Oil on a consolidated level and broken down by key countries within West Africa.
• Utilize a variety of professional publications, internet sources, subscriptions and newswires to conduct additional research above and beyond S&D estimates.
• Coordinate with research analysts in other offices to provide data to the global research team and ensure data for West Africa is reported correctly and feeds into the West African regional balance sheet.
• Assist with managing execution of cash program (domestic, export and import flows) including, but not limited to:
  • Ensure competitive rates for freight.
  • Monitor stocks and provide stock forecasts.
  • Monitor and report VAT exposure.

Sustainability

• Implement the Africa sustainable palm sourcing program.
• Analyze environmental and social risks and opportunities on country, region and supplier levels.
• Improve supply chain traceability to product origin in line with corporate traceability targets and regulatory requirements of destination countries.
• Supplier due diligence on no deforestation, no peat, no exploitation (NDPE), performance monitoring and reporting against defined KPIs.
• Support suppliers to meet LDC NDPE requirements, achieve sustainability certification (i.e. RSPO), as well as destination market demand (including EU Deforestation Regulation).
• Support supply chain grievance resolution, including monitoring of key grievance sources, grievance case validation, investigation, resolution and reporting.
• Represent LDC in key industry forums, events, sectoral coalitions, as needed.
• Contribute to internal and external reporting and communications, management presentations, internal/external training materials, etc.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural, engineering, agronomy, economics, or related field.

• 3 years professional experience in fields of sustainability, responsible sourcing and commodity commercialization (procurement/sales).

• Experience in the palm sector, sustainability data analytics, traceability, and exposure to trading, is advantageous.

• Strong knowledge of African palm sustainability landscapes, key sustainability issues and opportunities.

• Knowledge in traceability and data management.

• Field experience on the agricultural sector is advantageous.

• Good knowledge of the logic of the relevant trading markets functioning.

• Strong market trends analysis and analytical skills.

• Very strong communication skills (verbal, written, and PowerPoint), in English.

• Good time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• French (fluent in both oral and written).

• English (fluent in both oral and written).

• Any other language is advantageous.

• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of Power BI and supply chain traceability tools is ideal.

• Programming skills (R, Python…) are advantageous.

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