Commercial Trainee (Green Coffee - Full Time Job)

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
Work location: Office in Bảo Lâm, Lam Dong Province
Coffee Team is expanding to meet the increasing growing demand in Asia. We are looking at motivated individual to 2026 Graduate Trainee Program (Agri-Commercial Track):Coffee Team is expanding to meet the increasing growing demand in Asia. We are looking at motivated individual to 2026 Graduate Trainee Program (Agri-Commercial Track):Coffee Team is expanding to meet the increasing growing demand in Asia.
We are looking at motivated individual to 2026 Graduate Trainee Program (Agri-Commercial Track)
Main Responsibilities
This is an 18-month program designed to equip you with foundational knowledge and professional skills in one of our business platforms, with rotation across various functions such as trade execution, research and marketing/trading. Through practical projects and mentoring from business leaders, you would gain deeper understanding of the business and competencies that are essential to furthering your career growth.
Depending on individual performance, you could expect to develop professionally in commodities research, trading, marketing roles after the program and beyond.
Key Department Rotations and Responsibilities:
Trading:
Monitor daily trading environment and predict market movement
Support the team on completion and execution of trades efficiently and accurately
Support the team on deals with new clients
Keep the commercial team informed of relevant issues with their customers
Follow market movements and support decision-making
Perform detailed data analysis and valuation
Create dynamic and intuitive dashboards to support business reporting and analytics
Marketing
Enhance technical skills in derivatives and physical markets
Abide by the company's risk control policy and execution procedure
Follow up contract execution and work with related (credit/contracts/logistics) teams to solve problems
Research:
Process and analyse information, develop relevant databases and synthesize research and report findings in a clear and informative structure
Manage statistical data in commodities balance sheets and conduct macroeconomic monitoring
Contribute new insights and independent ideas to the team
Assist researchers and traders with the commercial research and trading activities
Provide market data to research team
Sustainability
Assess the risks associated with sustainability issues, such as climate change, water scarcity and labor rights violations in LDC value chains
Support the company to comply with relevant laws and standards relative to sustainability (e.g. EU Deforestation Regulation, Sustainable certification Standards etc).
Qualifications
1-2 years of work experience as a Trading Assistant or in Business Development team in multinational corporations is preferred.
Recent graduates with strong potential of Trading/ Business Development business, from all degree disciplines and with strong academic records are welcome to apply
Strong problem solving and numerical/analytical skills
Well communication in both Vietnamese & English
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and thrive in uncertainty situations
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and programming languages e.g., VBA, Python, Power BI is a plus
Prior internship/ experience in commodities (cashew, green coffee, etc...) industry is a plus
Requires entrepreneurial, good interpersonal skills & team player
Possess strong work ethics and humility, high level of ownership and responsibility
Additional Information
Recommended Watching:
Louis Dreyfus Company
Sustainability
LDC Corporate Video: Our Company Story
LDC Coffee Platform
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
A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
Regular events that foster team engagement
Access to Training and Development
Hybrid work arrangement offered (availability varies by role)
Comprehensive insurance coverage and flexible benefits
Certified Great Place to Work
Years of Work Experience: 5 - 8