Continuous Improvement Specialist

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

The Continuous Improvement (CIP) Specialist is responsible for supporting the continuous improvement effort in a Shared Business Service Regional Center in Sofia.

Working hand in hand with Regional Managers the Continuous Improvement analyst spread continuous improvement culture in the Mini-Business Teams by applying the corporate framework.

The successful candidate will be a self-reliant with knowledge on Business Process Transformation and he/she is comfortable working in a busy and dynamic environment with competing priorities.

Main Responsibilities

• Drive automation and optimization initiatives to improve business processes.
• Conduct root cause analyses to propose solutions, highlighting improvement opportunities.
• Perform process mapping, identifying “AS IS” and designing the “TO BE” structure.
• Lead change management and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Manage strategic improvement projects, ensuring end-to-end delivery and full documentation.
• Identify opportunities to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Act as an interface between internal clients and SBS.

Qualifications

Experience and skills required

• Years of Work Experience: 5+
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Experience with process mapping tools (Visio / Bizagi).
• Knowledge of Agile / Scrum methodologies is a plus.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with Power Platform tools (Power Automate / Power BI) is a plus.
• Experience in Shared Services (SSC / GBS) is an advantage
• English (fluent, mandatory).

Additional Information

Additional Information for the job

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.

Our Benefits

• 25 annual paid leave  
• Flexible working hours  
• Food vouchers  
• Transportation allowance  
• Additional medical & dental insurance  
• Life insurance  
• Sports card with 90/10 coverage  
• Various learning & development opportunities  
• Yearly performance evaluation plans  
• Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives  
• Team buildings & social events  
• Employee Referral Program