About us Our business Corporate Responsibility Investors & media Careers Global Careers Why work for us? Professional areas Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions Business Platforms Communication Compliance & Risk Execution Finance Human Resources Industry Information Technology Legal Procurement Meet our people Commitment to sustainability Graduates Search & apply HomeCareersProfessional areasBusiness Platforms Print Business Platforms We are an international producer, processor and merchandizer across a range of commodities and services. We have 12 platforms, each of which provides a stimulating and enriching work environment, employing people with a variety of skills and from truly diverse backgrounds. About the platforms Our 12 platforms reflect the different commodities in which we specialize. These include Oilseeds, Grains, Cotton, Rice, Coffee, Sugar, Metals, Juice, and Dairy. In addition, we provide services to our customers, providing transportation through our Freight Platform as well as critical agricultural inputs through our Fertilizers & Inputs Platform. The Finance Platform uses an array of financial instruments to hedge the Group’s currency risks and to mitigate risks. All platforms provide a dynamic, stimulating environment at the epicenter of geopolitical, regulatory, and sustainability trends. The platforms have to understand both the global macroeconomic climate as well as the local dynamics in their region so as to balance the risks that may impact the success of the product delivery to their customers. The platforms' considerable investment in processing plants and logistic networks reflects the commitment to improve the efficiency of our route to market. The platforms consist of traders, marketers, researchers, originators, and business development experts. They all work together to source, process, transport, and distribute the goods, thereby playing a critical role in helping to feed and clothe up to 500 million people annually. Areas of opportunity Liaison and negotiation with partners and customers on volumes, timing and pricing of commodities. Project management of origination and distribution. Research into country, regional and global market trends. Risk management of all factors that can impact successful trades. Financial planning, reporting and control. Management of processing and logistic assets. Is this the career for you? You understand and are interested in the mechanics and movements of global trade. You have a strong commercial acumen. You are able to work independently and with the confidence to take decisions. You possess a strong work ethic. You are able to be both a good team player and leader. You are willing to take personal responsibility for projects and tasks. You are highly organized and always able to deliver on commitments. You thrive on challenges and a fast-paced environment. You are able to maintain composure under demanding deadline pressure. Related links Understand our business at a glance Learn about our 12 Platforms Our activities in each Region Meet some of our people Discover some of the people who work for us Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, leveraging its global reach and extensive asset network to deliver for its customers around the world - safely, responsibly and reliably. Today we help to feed and clothe some 500 million people, originating, processing and transporting approximately 81 million tons of commodities annually. © 2016 Louis Dreyfus Company Sitemap Help Accessibility Privacy policy Terms of use About us Our business Corporate responsibility Investors & media Careers Contact us LDC websites directory Locations louisdreyfus.com louisdreyfusfoundation.org We use cookies to remember your preference and provide you with the very best experience on our website. Please click the button to approve our use of cookies. Find out more by reading our privacy policy. ddd