Qualifications:

100% onsite

No additional medical exams are required except for drug screening

Education verification will be required for this position

We need a self-starter with production planning, import planning and operational background who will take a lead role in supporting our growth strategy. This is a high visibility position where leadership skills combined with excellent teamwork and communication are essential. The candidate has a unique opportunity to impact an already successful operation and will bring an attitude of continuous improvement and a desire to uncover and use best practices as they shape their role within the team.

EDUCATION:

• BA/BS degree in Business, Logistics, or related field is required
• MBA and/or master’s degree in operations or Supply Chain Management preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Master scheduling, distribution planning, SAP a must
• Experience in a seeds planning supply chain environment preferred
• Working knowledge of SAP (or equivalent) system required.
• Expert level analytical skills, along with a thorough knowledge of current Supply Chain Management concepts required (Excel expert level with queries, pivot tables, etc...)
• Experienced working effectively at corporate levels in and across a functional environment and in a globally managed complex business environment

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead regional and global level supply chain optimization within the Americas region
• S&OP efforts within the Vegetable Seeds portfolio of products
• Collaborate across all regions (NAFTA, Europe and Asia) and cross-functionally (Marketing, Supply Chain, etc...) and develop plans to optimize Client performance globally
• Develops and executes production and purchase plans in support of inventory targets, customer service goals and manufacturing efficiencies for imported materials.
• Meets inventory targets based on the financial cash flow and reliability service objectives of the business group
• Recommends and pursues appropriate disposition of returned, damaged, aged and off-spec inventory with marketing or plant personnel as required
• Monitors sales forecasts vs. actual sales and inventory levels for deviation from plan initiatives and develops corrective action
• Defines and participates in projects targeted to specific opportunities in Supply Chain Management
• Spearhead efforts to further customer relationships by collaborating and optimizing with key stakeholders in marketing and sales.