Global Production Planner Roots & Bulbs
Principal Accountabilities
This position is responsible for the definition of the net
production amount needed based on the evaluation of forecast and
inventory over time. A key focus is the timely harvest and delivery of
planned productions to meet global demand requirements, including
country of origin and phytosanitary requirements. Duties also include
regular analysis of forecasts and crop in ground that would trigger new
productions or cancellation of production for commercial hybrids and/or
parental inbreds and working closely with Regional Crop Team to
understand lifecycle status of all varieties.
This position will require focus in the following areas:
Master Production Planning
· Consolidate and evaluate global sales forecasts of commercial hybrids and/or stock seed inbreds
· Prepare production plan (net requirements on volume, country of
exclusion and timing) for Commercial and Parental lines (Stock seed)
· Provide continual updates on supply, demand and inventory to
Product Management/Marketing/Sales, Breeding, and Technology Development
· Evaluate and determine optimal Safety Stock levels for all
varieties that will maximize opportunity for additional sales while
effectively managing working capital
· Ensure crop production is placed in areas that meet sales demand Phytosanitary eligibility requirements
· Analyze global sales forecast to propose harvest priorities
while working with Global Supply Scheduler and Global Crop Placement
Specialist
· Active Participant on Regional/Market crop team
· Monitor data integrity and update finance, marketing and
product management on Crop Lock Forecast, Budget Analysis/reporting ,
and Long Range Planning
· Work closely with Crop Team to understand timing and volumes
to ensure adequate capacity, parental inventory and productions are
completed in time for Phase 4 product launch. Regular, comprehensive
analysis/communication on supply and Provide numerous ad hoc analysis of
production volumes, inventory levels, quality levels, usability and
recommend actions /improvements.
· Manage work process for Global Planning Support Specialist
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to Global Crop Lead
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Planning, Agriculture, Business, or related area, MBA preferred.
3 or more years supply chain, logistics, planning, or seed business experience required
Excellent analytical skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and strong computer skills
SAP knowledge highly desired
Ability to work effectively in a global, team-based and matrix environment
Advanced Foresight skills, which includes but is not limited to,
ability to anticipate unforeseen changes and develops contingency plans
Views and considers issues from the point of view of all impacted stakeholders
Reacts quickly to unexpected changes within forecasts and supply situation or other market changes, and proposes solutions
Proactively monitors needs and wishes of stakeholders and proposes improvements
Fully communicates the impact of the changes across teams
Strong project management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Post a Comment