Transportation Manager
Louis Dreyfus Company · Kansas City, Missouri, US
Company Description Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to...
Job description
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: This position is responsible for transportation operational performance and rail pricing in support of LDC’s processing plants, terminals, and trading desks. The Transportation Manager leads day‑to‑day execution including rail movements, service reliability, and cost performance, ensuring shipments are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with commercial priorities. The role owns rail rate management, pricing analysis, and carrier negotiations, while providing leadership, prioritization, and escalation management for the transportation team. This position partners closely with the Logistics & Assets Manager to ensure transportation execution aligns with fleet ava...