Export Contracts & Documentation Officer

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Louis Dreyfus Company is seeking a full-time Export Contracts & Documentation Officer in Abbotsford to manage export bulk and container shipments, coordinating vessel nominations, ship agents, and packing while producing accurate documentation on time. The role requires liaising with traders, customers, freight forwarders, banks, packing houses, transport operators and government departments, raising RFP/EDN and COO in ImpexDocs, and processing export documents including Letters of Credit to meet customer and regulatory requirements and Micor guidelines. Key duties include laytime calculations for FOB and CFR, monitoring deadlines, and maintaining customer accounts and invoices. Ideal candidates have 2-3 years in a similar export role, strong organizational and communication skills, and MS Office proficiency, preferably in grains. To apply, click APPLY NOW and attach an up-to-date resume; be prepared for a background check and pre-employment medical and confirm Australian work rights.

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

We are currently recruiting for the fulltime position of Export Contracts & Documentation Officer based in our office in Abbotsford. This position will work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate production of export bulk and container shipment documentation.

Key responsibilities will be but not limited to:

• Manage all export bulk operations such as accepting vessel nominations, appointments for ship agent, superintendent and Fumigation company, creating VNA entries in BHC systems and export documentation. Prepare and finalise laytime calculations for both FOB and CFR shipments with buyers and owners.
• Co-ordinate all export container shipments from load point onwards including liaising with traders, customers, communication with freight forwarders/shipping companies, packing houses, transport operators, banks, superintendents, and Government departments.
• Raising RFP/EDN and COO inhouse using ImpexDocs software program.
• Prepare and process export documentation in accordance with customer requirements, importing country requirements and government regulations including Letters of Credit.
• Monitor timelines for document submission and shipping to meet both customer and regulatory deadlines.
• Co-ordination of CFR and DCT container packing with packers to fulfil contractual requirements.
• Following up with suppliers and packing houses to ensure shipments are on track.
• Assist with day-to-day export administration and problem resolution.
• Sound knowledge of DAFF’s Manual of Importing Country Requirements (Micor).
• Raising orders, tickets and settlements in our internal system.
• Maintain customer accounts, credit limits and processing of invoices

Qualifications

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Demonstrated working experience of 2-3 years in a similar role within export industry.
• Knowledge and experience of international trade regulations and export documentation procedures.
• Experience in the bulk commodity and/or container export industry.

• Exceptional organisational abilities with high attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with employees, customers and third parties.
• Ability to work within team environment with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Grains Industry (preferred).

Additional Information

To apply for the position:

If you're interested in this exciting opportunity to join the Louis Dreyfus Company, please click 'APPLY NOW' to forward an up-to-date copy of your Resume.

In accordance with Louis Dreyfus Company Australia's policies, you are required to undergo a background check and a pre-employment medical. We commit to providing a safe workplace for our employees and customers. 

Please note that you must be an Australian Citizen or have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this 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

• Work for a global, leading commodities company
• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
• Access to Training and Development 
• Access to Employee Assistance Program