Louis Dreyfus Company B.V.
Operational Planner Administrative Support & Facilities
Louis Dreyfus Company B.V., Sauk Trail Beach, Wisconsin, United States
Professional Areas Administrative Support & Facilities
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, we operate in over 100 countries and employ approximately 18,000 people globally.
Job Description As an operational planner located in the port of Ghent, you will welcome drivers at the reception desk and manage associated transport administration. You will also prepare and follow up operational planning, including blending, tank, production and loading activities. Working closely with internal departments, you will balance quality requirements and operational efficiency, contributing to continuous improvement of processes.
Main Responsibilities
Reception and support of drivers, transporters, visitors and contractors, including handling transport documentation for bulk trucks and containers
Administrative processing of ship unloadings and loadings
Maintaining active contact and streamlining communication with warehouses, transporters, cold storage facilities, drivers and customers via phone and email
Yard management of the Ghent site in coordination with the internal Control Room department (ISPS regulations)
Requesting and handling required certificates from official authorities (e.g., health certifications)
Inventory and work order management in the ERP system (currently JDE, with a planned transition to SAP)
Entering required registrations from cold storage facilities into designated systems
Preparation of loading schedules and loading administration
Preparation of blending, tank and production planning, considering quality, product forecasting, ongoing contracts and current stock levels
Participation in Level 1 (toolbox) and Level 2 meetings (QSSHE, Maintenance, Planning, etc.)
Supporting improvement processes related to digitization of administration
Supporting and complying with applicable quality, safety, health and environmental regulations and programs
Experience
Bachelor‑level education in Freight Forwarding, Distribution & Transport, Customs, Logistics, etc.
Language skills: Dutch and English; knowledge of other languages is a plus
Knowledge of planning, shipping, forwarding and logistics
Basic understanding of customs procedures
Proficiency in Excel and planning tools
Knowledge of SAP is an asset
Additional Information Work schedule: Early shift (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM), late shift (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM), or day shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM); night shift (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM) only in very exceptional cases.
Diversity & Inclusion LDC is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value for our business and for other 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 that 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
A close and warm team
Competitive salary and benefits
Fringe benefits such as meal vouchers, hospitalisation and group insurance, ecocheques, salary sacrifice bike lease
Flexible working
Pension contributions
Access to training and development
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Job Description As an operational planner located in the port of Ghent, you will welcome drivers at the reception desk and manage associated transport administration. You will also prepare and follow up operational planning, including blending, tank, production and loading activities. Working closely with internal departments, you will balance quality requirements and operational efficiency, contributing to continuous improvement of processes.
Main Responsibilities
Reception and support of drivers, transporters, visitors and contractors, including handling transport documentation for bulk trucks and containers
Administrative processing of ship unloadings and loadings
Maintaining active contact and streamlining communication with warehouses, transporters, cold storage facilities, drivers and customers via phone and email
Yard management of the Ghent site in coordination with the internal Control Room department (ISPS regulations)
Requesting and handling required certificates from official authorities (e.g., health certifications)
Inventory and work order management in the ERP system (currently JDE, with a planned transition to SAP)
Entering required registrations from cold storage facilities into designated systems
Preparation of loading schedules and loading administration
Preparation of blending, tank and production planning, considering quality, product forecasting, ongoing contracts and current stock levels
Participation in Level 1 (toolbox) and Level 2 meetings (QSSHE, Maintenance, Planning, etc.)
Supporting improvement processes related to digitization of administration
Supporting and complying with applicable quality, safety, health and environmental regulations and programs
Experience
Bachelor‑level education in Freight Forwarding, Distribution & Transport, Customs, Logistics, etc.
Language skills: Dutch and English; knowledge of other languages is a plus
Knowledge of planning, shipping, forwarding and logistics
Basic understanding of customs procedures
Proficiency in Excel and planning tools
Knowledge of SAP is an asset
Additional Information Work schedule: Early shift (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM), late shift (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM), or day shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM); night shift (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM) only in very exceptional cases.
Diversity & Inclusion LDC is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value for our business and for other 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 that 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
A close and warm team
Competitive salary and benefits
Fringe benefits such as meal vouchers, hospitalisation and group insurance, ecocheques, salary sacrifice bike lease
Flexible working
Pension contributions
Access to training and development
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