Execution Process & Systems Improvement Specialist at Louis Dreyfus Company

Job Description

• This role will lead digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across execution operations in the SAF region. The person will ensure seamless integration of digital tools (Atlas V2, SAP, IDS), drives process optimization, and supports system adoption and change management. The role is pivotal in aligning execution workflows with global standards and enhancing operational efficiency. 

Primary Responsibilities

Digital Execution Leadership 

• Lead the implementation optimization and execution of platforms (e.g., Atlas V2, SAP, IDS). 
• Ensure seamless data integration and system reliability across dispatch, receipt, and invoicing workflows. 
• Act as the primary liaison between execution teams and global IT (DTNA, Geneva) for system enhancements and issue resolution. 

Process Improvement & Transformation 

• Identify inefficiencies in execution workflows and lead structured improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and DMAIC methodologies. 
• Drive standardization and simplification of execution processes across SAF and align with global best practices. 
• Maintain a prioritized improvement register and track progress against defined KPIs. 
•  Serve as the first point of contact for system-related issues, escalating complex cases via SNOW or AzureDevOps. 
• Coordinate with ITSM teams to manage incidents, changes, and problem resolution processes.   
• Deliver onboarding and refresher training for execution systems and tools. 
• Represent SAF Execution in global digital transformation projects and system rollouts.  
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, visual management, and daily performance monitoring.  

Execution & Logistics Responsibilities 

• Planning and arranging all the transport on imports/ exports/inland to and from the ports/silos/customer with road and rail companies. Negotiating the best possible rates on the transport. 
• Be able to execute contract according to signed contract and understand INCOTERMS. 
• Ensuring storage space at offloading slots at inland customers. 
• Invoicing the customers for the product and ensuring that the customers pay in time. 
• Handling any and all queries on the delivery and doing all recons and finalizations of contracts. 
• Analyzing the PnL at month end and providing management with info as required. 
• Full ownership and accountability of reported values must be taken 

Experience
Experience

• 5 years’ experience in Logistics planning 
• 5 years’ experience in dealing with Agriculture Industry (Grains and Oilseeds) 

Skills 

• Advanced Excel & Macro skills are required 
• Tech savy with a strong interest for technologies and process optimizations
• Ability to work independently and in a pressurized & dynamic environment. 
• Good team player 
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Analytical; strong problem solving skills 
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans (oral and written) 
• Excellent communication skills are necessary for relaying crucial information to various organizations and negotiating contracts and transportation costs with third-party vendors