Research Analyst

Overview

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.

Job Description

Research Analyst / Agronomist is a position to analyze and record Palm Supply & Demand in Indonesia and Malaysia with the objective of achieving an accurate forecast.

• Key member of the team responsible for driving the palm oil supply and demand projections across the major origin countries
• Conduct crop surveys across origins on a regular basis to inform production forecasts
• Form data and evidence-driven view of production and be able to clearly and competently convey this view to stakeholders, including Head of Research and trading team
• Build and maintain a wide network of industry contacts. Be proactive in gathering information
• Maintain production forecasts for short term (next 18 months) and long-term (10+ years)
• Build knowledge of palm oil industry, update and maintain databases of relevant data including mill, refining, downstream capacities
• Familiarization with the key players and supply chains in the palm industry
• Assist in and independently update origin shipment line ups
• Other tasks as required to calibrate our supply and demand estimates as needed
• Support commercial team from time to time on an as-needs basis

Experience

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Additional Information

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.

We offer

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