Logistics Coordinator

Professional Areas Supply Chain & Logistics

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.

This position serves to optimize the execution of truck shipments of products from various origins to destinations to ensure accurate and on-time deliveries. This role works closely with internal and external customers to plan, coordinate and maintain efficient logistics while maintaining a focus on safety, sustainability, and customer service.

• Schedule and execute inbound and outbound truck logistics to meet customer requests.
• Track shipments and proactively monitor to resolve delays.
• Process schedule revisions with accuracy.
• Communicate shipment status updates to customers and internal contacts.
• Participate in planning meetings focusing on inventory management.
• Set delivery appointments at destinations through various systems.
• Coordinate outbound shipments with scale house and/or warehouse.
• Maintain freight pricing matrices to and from customer/supplier origins and destinations across multiple systems.
• Prepare and aggregate physical and digital documents required for shipments.
• Focus on cost savings for logistics to support business needs.
• Build relationships with freight providers, expand network or truck carriers, and optimize preferred carriers for common lanes.
• Support daily and monthly reporting.

• Cross-train on other roles in the office.
• Develop competence in LDC products varying qualities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co‑workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

• Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, fax machine.

• Primarily climate‑controlled office environment. Periodic visits to industrial operations areas are necessary with exposure during such visits to a variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions.
• Interact closely with personnel in other departments and company locations, with middle and senior level management.
• Domestic travel to visit customers required (up to 30% at times).
• Call‑ins or extension of regular working hours (50–60 hours per week) occasionally needed to complete time‑sensitive projects or respond to emergencies.
• Some weekend work is required.

• Supervises no other employees.

• Exercises judgment, within established parameters, to arrive at appropriate logistics decisions and actions for the purpose of adding value to the firm; assesses risk pertaining to logistics.

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Finance, Science or Logistics discipline.
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, must have at least 3 years of experience working in logistics, supply chain management or customs clearance of food‑grade products.

Basic Qualifications:

• Supply chain risk management & inventory management.
• Strong understanding of major transport modes and their scope.
• Direct verbal and written experience managing customer expectations, demands, and resolving complaints.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in liquid bulk logistics including the operation and maintenance of bulk tank trucks.
• Familiarity with vegetable oils, or liquid food‑grade products.
• Financial acumen regarding logistics budgeting, freight value estimation, network modeling, and forecasting.
• General understanding of food‑grade hygiene procedures and quality documentation.
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