Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, leveraging on our global reach and extensive asset network to deliver for our customers around the world – safely, responsibly, and reliably. Our strategic asset portfolio spans the whole agricultural value chain and is currently present in more than 50 countries worldwide where we operate 10 different business platforms.
The Louis Dreyfus Company Internship Program 2024 is a six-month program that provides students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in commodity trading industry. The program is designed to equip interns with foundational knowledge and professional skills in one of the company’s business platforms.
As a Coffee Intern, you will be introduced to and become an integral part of our coffee team. You will work with experienced professionals in coffee team and interact with colleagues to gain insight into the commodity industry. You will be given the opportunity to collaborate with Asia heads (Coffee, Operations, Marketing, Sustainability, Analysis) to develop your own sense of the working environment in the business platform.
Job DescriptionResearch
- Help to structure and organize research data – balance sheets, other secondary datasets. Gain insights from and analyse large datasets.
- Help with automation of tasks and reports.
- Prepare BI dashboards.
- Analyse coffee demand, build models for predicting demand.
- Weather data analysis and weather impact on yields
Sustainability
- Support the regional manager in the assessment and review of the current sustainability operations processes within the region, working together to define an improvement plan aiming at improving LDC operational efficiency in sustainability.
- Design a map of sustainability partners and solutions within the region to facilitate the expansion of LDC's Coffee Sustainability Strategy
- Prepare a sustainability presentation tailored for the Asia region
- Knowledge of Python and SQL is a must
- Degree/Master studies
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and handle conditions of uncertainty
- MS Office, Excel
Internship duration:
- Between January 2026 to June 2026
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
