Seed Planner - Corn

About Us 
At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. We are currently seeking a Seed Planner – Corn in Ames, IA and Slater, IA. 
You will enhance the prosperity of farmers by: 

• Maintaining a balance between supply and demand within North America (NA) Seeds as they relate to the operational short-term plan based on crop or species 

Accountabilities  

• Create and manage Corn Seed Production Plan
• Identify and maintain planning factors utilized to develop Seed Production Plan
• Manage and communicate supply numbers to appropriate stakeholders
• Leading planning calls with Plant Operations team
• Serve as liaison between Plant Operations, Sales and Marketing, Distribution, and Customer Service to oversee and communicate necessary order adjustments to met financial goals and satisfy customer needs
• Work with commercial and crop teams to balance supply and demand
• Provide support through communication, reporting and data analysis the critical interface between brand, supply planning, production scheduling and logistics to review variety and site-specific conditioning schedules
• Identify and utilize quality supply for different bagging and treatment strategies
• Formulate conditioning strategies to minimize interplant costs and facilitate on-time deliveries
• Maintain effective working relationships with other key stakeholders across functions and geographics as required
• Ensure best use of technology to make processes effective and efficient
• Support special projects for Seed Operational Planning as necessary 
• Engaging with other internal and cross-functional colleagues to continuously strive for process improvement and efficiencies
• Ensure that Sales & Marketing’s, Plant Operations’, Distribution’s and Supply Planning’s needs and points of view are represented as possible resolutions to issues are explored
• Build a high level of credibility with all business units; add value that is tactical and strategic
• Lead and manage process improvement projects

Requirements 

• B.S. Degree, or comparable experience in related field
• General sales, marketing and technical skills; knowledge of product lines; knowledge of customers and distribution channels
• Previous seed experience in preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience in production planning, sales, and/or customer service or relations
• Experience or knowledge of SAP system, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and other programming, such as VBA, SQL, Power-BI

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Traits, & Abilities:

• Sets ambitious strategic goals – uses foresight to develop ambitious strategies, and aligns individual and team objectives with bigger picture
• Focuses on customers – is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external candidates
• Manages for performance – skillfully plans, organizes and monitors performance to create value and achieve excellence in delivery
• Self-motivated / directed, ability to effectively work in teams and independently to drive results
• Ability to build good relationships and work cross-functionally 
• Steps beyond comfort zones – provides support for individuals and teams to work at their creative edge
• Manages risk and is able to work with uncertainty 

What We Offer: 

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do 
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution 
• Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, 9 Paid Holidays 
• Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others 
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year 

  
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 
 
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About Syngenta 
Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.