Head of Pulses Trading India

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 15,000 people globally. 

Job Description

• Formulate and lead the Indian Pulses trading strategy on Domestic, Export and Import in liaison with Global Head of pulses and lead of India on risk deployment, Team structure, Business Development, Asset Expansion & Customer centricity.

• Build a business plan for a trading strategy in liaison with Global Head of Pulses: with a recognition of the broader Global Picture

• Follow Indian trade policy and prepare to work on the product line’s global e expansion strategy as it pertains to India i.e. Asset v. Supply Agreement etc.

• Collaborate daily with the global team on daily calls and chats

• Express opinion on regional basis and global basis

• Identify strategic pulse milling opportunities, on the basis of need gap identification in the consumer market, geographies basis raw material availability and logistic factors.

• Expand the network by building strategic relationships with key institutional clients, network of modern retail buyers and exporters. Execute long term vision of being an able B2B and B2C supplier of top quality basket of pulses.

Qualifications

•  MBA, Master’s degree, or bachelor’s degree (Master’s is preferred) in agribusiness, marketing, agricultural economics, logistics, or agronomy is required.
• 10+ Years of experience.

Additional Information

• Experience of handling P&L and run large positions, devise trading strategies.
• Exhibit strong technical understanding of the business.

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
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Wellness Programs - Confidential access to certified counselors for employee and eligible family members, along with monthly wellness awareness sessions.
• Certified Great Place to Work