Trading Assistant for Coffee София

Trading Assistant for Coffee
София

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 and Objective of Position

As a Trade Assistant for the Coffee Platform at Louis Dreyfus Company, you will provide vital support to the Marketing team by managing day-to-day operations, facilitating communication between stakeholders, and ensuring seamless execution of transactions. This role requires strong organizational skills, data management and entry, reporting/analyzing and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Assist commercial sales team; position reporting, sample requests, AR reporting, pricing, etc.

Become an expert of business execution flows and processes.

Assist in tracking inventory levels and managing stock.

Provide backup on Sales desk, price fixations, contract entry, sampling/allocations, CRM entries, etc.

Ad-hoc projects and day-to-day tasks to be assigned.

-  Sales Support:

Help manage customer relationships and respond to inquiries as a support to the marketing teams

Accurately manage and update SPOT inventory list

-  Team Collaboration:

Work closely with the trading team and other departments to streamline processes and improve efficiencies.

Liaise with traders, freight, and LDC coffee origins to support execution of trade

Additional Responsibilities

Arrange and schedule trade shows: SCTA coffee Dinner, World of Coffee, etc

Assisting with onboarding of new clients

Experience 

Bachelor’s degree 

International logistics or trade 

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database systems  

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload to meet deadlines under pressure  

Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision 

Effective communication skills, both written and oral 

Good interpersonal skills to coordinate work with multiple stakeholders.  

Detail oriented with high attention to detail 

Strong analytical skills 

Fluent in English, both verbally and written

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.

Our Benefits

25 annual paid leave

 

Flexible working hours

 

Food vouchers

 

Transportation allowance

 

Additional medical & dental insurance

 

Life insurance

 

Sports card with 90/10 coverage

 

Various learning & development opportunities

 

Yearly performance evaluation plans

 

Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives

 

Team buildings & social events

 

Employee Referral Program