Business Administration Lead

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 20,000 people globally. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop the Administration team to ensure high performance and service excellence. Establish, review, update, and enforce company procedures, internal policies, and control mechanisms. Analyze existing business processes and identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and standardization. Develop, maintain, and enhance KPI frameworks, dashboards, and performance reporting tools. Prepare regular management reports and present business insights to key stakeholders. Review on a daily basis the admin backlog and initiate action for the reduction. Oversee the administration and validation of shipping and transportation documentation. Supervise contract administration and invoicing process, and related administrative activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution. Support and coordinate IFRS-based month-end closing activities in collaboration with the Finance team. Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen process controls. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practices across the organization. Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in business administration, finance, operations, or a similar function. At least 3 years of experience leading or supervising a team. Strong under