Global Capital Projects Planner at Louis Dreyfus Company

Louis Dreyfus Company, an importan agricultural industry multinational company, has a new challenge for you.  Join our Competence Center team as the Global Capital Projects Planner, based in the city of Rosario (not mandatory).

• The purpose of this role is to develop and maintain all project schedules in accordance with the relevant contracts through directly interacting with the projects teams; as well as to review the progress of plans and schedules on a regular cycle and management reporting when required
• Will support the execution of multiple projects globally, with capex with budgets ranging up to USD 500 million each
• Develop and maintain the project master schedule in accordance with the work breakdown structure, contracted scope, delivery dates and financial baseline, for multiple projects.
• Assess progress and analyze the impact of forecast changes (schedule and financial) to identify threats at the earliest opportunity.
• Perform critical path and “what if” analysis, including the development of action plans, capturing, monitoring and driving associated actions.
• Control the project baseline (schedule and financial) for early detection and alert of deviations.
• Control the allocation of contingency reserve and updates to the schedule baseline.
• Produce internal reports to confirm the project cost, schedule variance and project look-aheads.
• Prepare short and long-term resource allocation plans based on input from all key players and team members.
• Follow up of progress of fabrication schedules from Vendors of main/critical equipment to be delivered to project site.  Ensure to convey the progress information to project teams.
• Evaluate and analyze with each project team, the risks and issues compromising project schedules and develop plans to mitigate them.
• Compile detailed-level schedules, manpower histograms and S-curves.
• Gather actual data, update project schedules and develop reliable schedule forecasts with the support from the project team.
• Prepare and present regular internal project reports for management.
• Lead the development of baseline schedule and support Project Manager (PM).
• Liaise with the project team to discuss the progress of the project and address any issues that arise.
• Liaise with external contractors and suppliers to organize the phases of the construction development.

• More than 7 years experience in capital projects planning, design and construction
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the Engineering specialties
• Must be fully proficient in the use of Planning/Scheduling software such as MS Projects or Primavera
• Must be fully proficient in English (verbal and written communication).
• Must be fully computer literate (MS Office).
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Strong communication skills, ability to get updated information in coordination with others.
• Ability to apply process thinking and solve problems.
• He/she will embody respect and responsibility in the full sense of the word, will enjoy contributing to a team of highly knowledgeable professionals.

• Availability to travel abroad for short periods, to participate in project’s review meetings.