Domestic Execution Manager - Grain and Oilseed - Louis Dreyfus Company

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.

The execution department provides all back-office support for the NAM region of a leading global merchant and processor of agricultural goods. The manager oversees a team that performs the contract to cash process in a timely and accurate manner for the company’s assets in the US and Canada. This position provides insight and direction for operational reporting and sponsors system and process optimization initiatives for the execution function. The manager is also the key point of contact for regulatory authorities, auditors, and internal departments (Commercial, Accounting, Finance, Credit Risk, DT&A, Legal, Compliance

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Manages all aspects of the cash settlement and invoicing processes performed by the execution department:

• Establishes standard operating procedures to complete execution tasks
• Manages the MDM/EBX and TRAX processes for the execution function.
• Supervises settlement and invoicing personnel.
• Assists in resolving issues with front-line associates for internal and external customers.
• Works with IT and Business Analyst as a SME for the Front Office Modernization project.
• Collaborates with accounting and finance teams on proper GL coding, month end reporting, and reconciliations for execution transactions.
• Provides integral input in the area of business intelligence and operational reporting for the company.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive training programs that promote growth and cross-training for team members
• Leads continuous improvement efforts for team procedures, processes, resources, and systems
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Basic qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in related discipline.

Experience

Basic qualifications:

• Five plus years of direct supervision experience.
• Five plus years of commodity execution experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Basic qualifications:

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments at the same time.
• High sense of urgency.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to communicate findings and make recommendations to facilitate change.
• Financial analysis skills.
• Broad range of computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft programs, especially MS Word, Excel, and Power Point. Microsoft Access and Visio will be beneficial.
• Self-directed with a strong bias for action.
• Tolerance for ambiguity.
• Comfortable working with individuals at all organizational levels.

Additional Information for the job

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.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

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.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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