Logistics Assistant

Company Description

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

This position is responsible for assisting in the management of inbound and outbound rail activity for all products. This position will involve daily communication and coordination with the railways, plant personnel and Logistics teams in North America. This position involves after-hours and weekend responsibilities.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Coordinate production plans with plant personnel based on shipment needs.
• Coordinate rail movement with local railway operations teams on a daily basis.
• Schedule outbound truck shipments on all products.
• Billing of railcars within railway deadlines, 7 days/week.
• Daily data entry of shipment details.
• Understand railyard operations and coordinate rail movement with the Material Handling team.
• Understand Load Out operations and create loading plans for the Material Handling team based on shipment needs and car availability.
• Monitor car and product availability to ensure adequate supply to meet customer and plant needs.
• Work with all areas of the plant to ensure product meets Quality and Food Safety requirements.
• Communication with customer brokers for scheduling and shipment details.
• Ensure customs compliance on shipments.
• Monitor byproduct levels and shipments.
• Review invoices related to supplemental and repair charges.
  
  

Equipment and Software Used

• CompuWeigh & iGMS.
• Bourque Logistics Programming – Ebill, Yardmaster, Railport.
• Standard office equipment.
• Microsoft Office 365 applications (i.e., Excel, MS Word, SharePoint, Teams).
  
  

Experience

• 5 to 8 years of previous work experience in transportation operations an asset.
• Must have High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have exceptional attention to detail.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively is compulsory to this position, including the ability to convey information at all levels of the organization.
• Sound understanding of the Profit (Loss) statements is required.
• Must be assertive in decision making and maintain a positive attitude.
• Must be well organized, self motivated and be able to work effectively under pressure or unexpected timelines.
  
  

Additional Information

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 extended health care and dental coverage, employee and family assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer contributions and matching
• Paid vacation, paid sick time and paid statutory holidays
  
  

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