Coffee Trader

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

Purchases and sales;

· Negotiate contracts covering price, quality, shipment periods, payment terms, and Incoterms (FOB).

· Develop and manage a portfolio of customers, including roasters, traders, and importers.

· Lead customer negotiations and strategic accounts

· Participate in origin travel, crop assessments, and producer visits

· Oversee execution of FOB contracts from confirmation through shipment

· Resolve shipment, quality, or contractual issues efficiently

· Provide market insights and price guidance to customers and internal teams

· Identify new opportunities and costumers

· Evaluate crop conditions, logistics constraints, and country-specific risks.

· Ensure accuracy of contracts, confirmations, and shipping instructions.

· Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, sanctions, and internal controls.

· Maintain accurate records of trades, contracts, and communications.

· Support audits and reporting requirements as needed.

· Assist in management of trade positions on behalf of Louis Dreyfus Commodities East Africa

· Assist in updating and maintaining trading PnL and reporting

· Follow up on late payments/potential client defaults

· Reporting to key platform personnel

· Port lineup monitoring

· Documentation and contractual approval/verification

· Monitoring of risk and credit terms

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience:

• Sound knowledge of Kenya coffee grades and qualities
• Understanding of Cash and Futures Markets
• Understanding of regional and global Coffee supply/demand
• Ability to get on well with people and relate to and handle various customers on different levels
• Good working knowledge of Excel (formulation/models) and Microsoft Office in general
• Good understanding of macro and microeconomics
• Knowledge of finance and accounting
• Ability to handle pressure and think quickly
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately
• Good mathematical knowledge

Qualifications

• University Degree in Business or related degree
• Good computer (excel) knowledge
• Background in agriculture useful
• Proficient in English.

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.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​

• Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

• Private Pension contributions

• Access to Training and Development

• Access to Concierge Partnerships

• Meals for some employees in the assets

• Transport for employees in the asset facilities

• Private Medical Insurance 

• 21 Days leave 

• Life Insurance