Junior Logistics Analyst at Louis Dreyfus Company in Kansas City, MO

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:

The Junior Logistics Analyst supports the transportation team by assisting with the day‑to‑day execution, data management, and reporting of rail logistics activities serving LDC’s processing plants, terminals, and trading desks. This role provides foundational support across shipment tracking, railcar billing, rate data maintenance, and performance reporting, helping ensure accurate information flow and timely execution. The position is designed to develop core logistics, rail, and commercial knowledge while supporting continuous improvement, data quality, and operational discipline across transportation operations.

 

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Support day‑to‑day transportation execution by assisting with railcar tracking, shipment status updates, and coordination activities in support of plants, terminals, and trading desks.
• Maintain transportation data accuracy and integrity, including shipment records, rate data, billing information, and performance metrics used by the transportation team.
• Assist with transportation reporting and analytics, supporting KPI tracking, performance summaries, and ad‑hoc analysis to improve visibility and decision‑making.
• Provide foundational operational support to the transportation team, enabling timely execution, consistent processes, and effective information flow across stakeholders.

Additional Responsibilities Functions

• Administer railcar track‑and‑trace activities, including monitoring movements, identifying exceptions, and escalating issues as needed.
• Assist with railcar billing and invoice processing, including validation against contracts, rate tables, and shipment details.
• Support maintenance and upkeep of rail rate databases and tariff files, ensuring current and accurate pricing information is available.
• Compile and maintain transportation performance reports, including service metrics, dwell time, cycle time, and exception tracking.
• Assist with demurrage and accessorial charge tracking, supporting documentation, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate shipment documentation and record keeping, including billing data, customs-related information, and internal reporting files.
• Support transportation system updates and data cleanup efforts, including improvements to reporting tools, spreadsheets, and dashboards.
• Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency, data quality, and operational discipline within the transportation team.

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

Required qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relative field of study

Preferred qualification:

• Logistics, agricultural or analytics training

Experience

Basic qualifications:

• 0-3 years’ experience in data analysis, operational role or relevant internship and project experience

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Basic qualifications:

• Strong analytical and data management skills, with the ability to accurately enter, maintain, and interpret transportation data, rate tables, and KPI reports using Excel and logistics systems.
• Attention to detail and financial discipline, particularly when reviewing freight invoices, monitoring ancillary charges (e.g., demurrage), and ensuring data accuracy for reporting and accounting purposes.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, enabling clear interaction with senior analysts, traders, plant operations, rail carriers, and accounting partners.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt in a dynamic operating environment, responding to service disruptions, changing shipment plans, and time‑sensitive requests.
• Demonstrated learning agility and curiosity, with the ability to quickly build knowledge of rail networks, systems, and internal processes.

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