Logistics/Inventory Assistant

Louis Dreyfus Company

Logistics/Inventory Assistant

Orlando, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    This team member is part of a dynamic team, contributing to commercial activities through the Juice Platform business plan in North America. This role supports LDC Juice North America by working closely with facility operations teams, Execution, Quality, and S&OP to maintain accurate inventory, support production activities, and ensure smooth inbound/outbound material handling.

    Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

    Inventory Management & Production Support

    • Enter and process warehouse production orders to maintain accurate inventory levels.
    • Monitor production schedules, track progress, and provide timely updates to internal partners.
    • Track supply and demand of drum and case‑good inventories at all sites to maintain optimal stock levels.
    • Coordinate with Execution and S&OP regarding slow-moving items, obstacles, and aging product risk.
    • Compare third‑party warehouse inventory reports to SAP records and identify discrepancies.
    • Support month‑end processes by gathering and providing required inventory audit documentation.

    Data Accuracy, Reporting & Documentation

    • Ensure accuracy of data entry across systems and documents; verify and validate information prior to submission.
    • Generate routine and ad‑hoc inventory, production, and exception reports as needed.
    • Maintain and organize required documentation according to company policies using SharePoint and other web‑based tools.
    • Assist in creating or updating SOPs and operational documentation as business needs evolve.

    Quality, Exception & Damage Investigation

    • Investigate inbound exceptions such as damaged drums, leaks, seal issues, and incorrect quantities.
    • Perform cycle counts in frozen or refrigerated warehouses; analyze and reconcile discrepancies.
    • Track facility‑reported damages and escalate issues to the appropriate internal teams.
    • Conduct onsite inspections at local facilities to assess product condition, collect samples, and document findings.

    Customer & Stakeholder Communication

    • Provide prompt, comprehensive responses to internal and external customer inquiries.
    • Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, carriers, forwarders, and facility operations teams.
    • Communicate proactively regarding inventory issues, delays, damages, or operational challenges.
    • Prepare business correspondence, respond to stakeholder requests, and support customer service activities to ensure satisfaction.

    Cross-Functional & Process Optimization Support

    • Support the Operations Manager in developing or improving supply chain processes to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
    • Assist in optimizing workflows, identifying opportunities to reduce costs, and supporting business KPIs such as inventory accuracy and storage optimization.
    • Register new clients and vendors with internal teams ensuring all company-required documentation is accurate and complete.
    • Perform additional duties as assigned to support business continuity and operational needs
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

    Basic Qualifications:

    • High school diploma.
    • Valid Driver’s License.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or other business discipline.
    • APICS

    Experience

    Basic Qualifications:

    • Minimum: 2 years of experience in an office work environment and sales.
    • Minimum: 2 years of proficiency in MS Office applications, specifically Excel and Word, with the ability to learn company software.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Minimum: 4 years of experience in office work environment and sales.
    • Minimum: 4 years of proficiency in MS Office applications, specifically Excel and Word.
    • Juice industry experience or other bulk and food processing experience.

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

    Basic Qualifications:

    • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
    • Strong quantitative skills, including basic knowledge of statistics.
    • Ability to organize multiple responsibilities, prioritize workload and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
    • Ability to work with minimal supervision.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience with SAP software.
    • Experience in the beverage/juice industry.
    • SharePoint knowledge or experience preferred.

    Additional Information

    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.

    - Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
    - 401k with Company Match
    - Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
    - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
    - Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

    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.

    Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

    Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

    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