Cotton Purchasing Coordinator Execution

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, leveraging our global reach and extensive asset network to deliver for our customers around the world - safely, responsibly and reliably. Our diversified activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines. Since 1851, our portfolio has grown to include oilseeds, grains, rice, global markets, finance, coffee, cotton, sugar, juice and dairy.

We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 81 million tonnes of products. Structured as a matrix organisation of 6 geographical regions and 10 platforms, LDC is active in over 100 countries and employs some 19,000 people globally.

About the role

We are currently searching for a Cotton Purchasing Coordinator to join our team in Newstead. This is a permanent full time position reporting into our Origination and Grower Services Manager. The role supports the administrative duties of our cotton business and is fundamental to the smooth running and efficiency of the team.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Prepare cotton contracts with a high level of accuracy
• Input cotton sales contracts into the system
• Enter bale purchase forms and amendments for purchase contracts
• Prepare classing and ginning data to send to clients
• Execute intercompany contract sales splits in a timely manner
• General reports for management and external parties
• Responsible for managing the Cotton Administration inbox
• Management of new account setup for clients
• Managing client surveys for mid-season reviews
• Manage data integrity for the Grower Online portal

Essential skills

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft suite
• A high level of attention to detail
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to communicate well with all staff and clients
• Ability to work well under pressure

Desired but not essential skills

• Sound understanding gin/valley delivery points
• Tertiary qualification in Business or Business Administration desired

Benefits of working at LDC:

• Work for a global, leading commodities company
• Discounted health insurance options available
• Access to salary sacrifice options with novated car leasing after probation period
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs

Experience

NA

Additional Information

LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

If this role is of interest to you, please apply via the link below.

Please note only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

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