NAM Market Development Planner

Job Title

NAM Market Development Planner

• Process and execute inventory to meet pre‑commercial needs of NAM subregions and Market Development.
• Coordinate efforts with Supply Planning, Customer Service, and other functions as needed.
• Oversee inventory levels and quality features for supported crops and segments to ensure heightened customer service.
• Responsible for supply processes for pre‑commercial and Market.
• Execute Ship as Basic and PUSH to Marketable plans, including pull processes and moving seed from marketable to MTO/MTS to the DC, manufacturing or customer.
• Execute the supply plan for the Unit focusing on Consensus Forecast and support other squads when needed.
• Identify and resolve supply constraints and/or exceptions via the supply planning escalation methodology.
• Develop, manage and execute the replenishment plan for the assigned squad to support sales targets.
• Create and communicate week‑by‑week Near‑Term replenishment (treat & pack) plans to cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Measure progress against the plan and manage exceptions against established forward coverage targets.
• Communicate within the S&OP process, informing business of supply plans, potential issues and scenario management to support reliable supply.
• Collaborate with S&OE coordination, actively participate in weekly S&OE meetings, share supply information and secure business priorities.
• Work closely with Trade and Compliance, Regulatory, Supply Fiend Sales Reps, Unit Leads and Plant Operations to execute inventory positioning plans effectively.
• Monitor seed entering PP1 and PP2, prioritize & send RCCP to site, finish push processes, and manage inventory including up‑grade plans.
• Collaborate with Future Year Planner and Regional Plant Planner on Rough‑Cut Capacity Plans to ensure PUSH plan execution; work with MEX to plan and execute PUSH to Marketable processes.
• Manage obsolescence and analyze pain points with Future Year Planner; lead Deterioration & Obsolescence actions (write‑offs, medium and bad quality management).
• Assist in localized allocation inputs to drive Revenue at Risk decisions and ensure prioritization/up‑grade decisions are completed.
• Provide continuous improvement feedback on related business processes and participate in Continuous Improvement projects.
• Adjust plans based on business needs using decision logic within PS planning horizons.
• Handle phyto checks and ship‑as‑basic interval validation to ensure seed inspection criteria are met for processing.
• Analyze batch phytosanitary attributes vs intended demand country requirements; generate lab test request signals.

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to influence peers and leaders.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field.
• Capable of working effectively with teams and networks across geographic, functional and organizational boundaries.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field with 2+ years of related experience in business functions or any Supply Chain Management role.
• Excellent decision and problem‑solving skills.
• Background in data, analytics and applied statistical knowledge.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, team‑based environment.

• No relocation will be offered.
• Salary range: $63,040.00 – $94,560.00.
• Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).
• Benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, and more.
• Location:
  
  United States – California – Oxnard.

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