Senior Vessel Operator

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

Main Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with vessel owners/masters/charterers, trading team and other relevant parties.
• Understanding of Stowage Plan optimization
• Bunkering Optimization ensure close collaboration with bunker desk to successfully manage bunker planning
• Understanding principles of Voyage Profit & Loss
• Resolve claims with support of the legal team
• Manage assigned external relations with customers and / or vendors
• Nurture a positive working relationship with the various stakeholders
• Support the less experienced team members
• Contribute to process and practices improvements
• Support the commercial team

Experience:

• At least 6 years of experience operating bulkers on Time Charter
• Experience at Sea or with a shipowners would be an advantage

Education:

• University degree in Shipping 

Languages:

• Fluency in English is a must

Soft skills:

• An interest in and aptitude for people management
• Customer focused and relationship building with key accounts (Internal Customers and ship owners)
• Accountability and strong sense of ownership, team play and collaboration.
• Ability working to tight time constraints
• Personal drive and the ability to motivate others
• Innovative, adaptable, flexible
• Good verbal and written communication

Qualifications

Additional Information

Additional Information for the job

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

• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
• Regular events that foster team engagement
• Access to Training and Development
• Hybrid work arrangement offered (availability varies by role).
• Comprehensive insurance coverage and flexible benefits