Office Associate

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 will work closely with the operations manager to perform and oversee the clerical, logistical, and accounting functions at a grain terminal. This individual will also be the primary contact with the accounting and HR departments in the Kansas City office. 

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Manage and record accounting data via SAP software
• Verify the accuracy of invoices, resolve discrepancies, ensure proper coding of invoices, and process expense reports
• Maintain vendor contact information, respond to vendor inquiries, and maintain vendor relationships
• Monitor, edit, approve and report on hourly employee timecards via Kronos
• Enter weekly schedules for hourly employees based on production demands via Kronos
• Assist with truck ticket processing by monitoring the scale office and resolving Compu-weigh issues
• Assist with SHE (safety, health, environmental) record keeping and compliance tracking
• Prepare and maintain various spreadsheets relative to the business
• Supervises tasks in office, ensuring accuracy and timely flow of data, reporting, and communications
• Acts as a liaison between site management, as well as third parties.
• Orders, purchases, maintains office, maintenance and operational supplies and monitors and maintains adequate and appropriate control over inventory.
• In conjunction with Ops team, assists and performs all necessary HR responsibilities and functions required and necessary, including reporting, recording, random drug testing, accident tracking, attendance, discipline assistance, communications, recruiting, new hire onboarding etc.
• Always maintain a positive attitude and promote a “team” environment        

Additional Responsibilities:

• Accepts, carries out, and completes other various duties and assignments which may not be listed above.

Company Conformance Statements

• In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Qualifications

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Basic qualifications: 

• High school diploma/GED

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with course curriculum pertaining to maritime and/or industrial management, including accounting, economics, and human resources.

Experience

Basic qualifications: 

• A minimum of one year of experience in an office setting relating to accounting, clerical office duties, and some HR or customer service responsibilities.

Preferred qualifications:

• Two years of execution / sales support experience within the grain industry, biofuels or similar field.   

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 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