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, leveraging our global reach and extensive asset network to serve customers and consumers worldwide. The company operates as a matrix organization across six geographical regions and ten platforms, is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
Application Deadline
Applications close COB Friday 29th May 2026.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Logistics professional to lead the management and development of LDC's rail logistics capability. The role focuses on delivering a customer‐centric, least‐cost approach while ensuring all contractual and legislative requirements are met. The incumbent will optimise supply chain performance, improve service delivery, identify cost‐saving and arbitrage opportunities across rail and road logistics, and mentor junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and optimise rail logistics operations and costs.
* Coordinate supply‐chain activities across rail and road networks.
* Ensure all contracts are executed in line with agreed terms.
* Monitor logistics performance, capacity and constraints.
* Identify cost‐saving and arbitrage opportunities.
* Maintain strong relationships with sites, clients and service providers.
* Support reporting, compliance and financial performance reviews.
* Mentor and support junior team members.
Experience
* Logistics experience, ideally within agriculture or grains.
* Strong understanding of rail and road freight operations.
* Experience in planning, scheduling and supply‐chain optimisation.
* Commercial mindset with strong analytical skills.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (desirable).
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is an equal‐opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. The company encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value for our business, partners, communities and the environment.
What We Offer
* Work in a global, leading commodities company.
* Competitive salary and benefits.
* Access to training and development.
* Access to an employee assistance program.
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