Seed Production Planning Manager
Application Deadline: 8 April 2025
Department: Treasure Valley Seed
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Twin Falls, ID (Treasure Valley Seed)
Reporting To: VP of BRG
Compensation: $85,000 - $93,000 / year
Description
There's a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Continuous Inventory Analysis
• Maintains a running current database to indicate our position on all varieties and pedigrees at all locations, continually demonstrating viable seed vs. non-viable.
• Development of TVS Origination Plan
• Provides details on all inventory and what can be produced with it. Expands that plan through breeder purchases and permissions, etc.
• Provides detail of how seed lots can be best utilized in accordance with states bean rules.
• Takes into account how to reserve not just this year's seed stock but next year's needs for higher pedigrees.
• Perpetuates our long-term goal to not rely on QA seed or breeder letters but instead develop planning tools that provide sufficient inventory.
• Develops the plan into a continual fluid plan, not a December to May plan.
• Inventory Monitoring and Control
• Quarterly or bi-annually performs evaluations of each location's inventory in terms of quality, germination, crop year, dead or dying varieties, and creates dispositions in conjunction with GM.
• Participates as a team member to accurately provide available numbers for Sales as the harvest and processing season progresses in relation to quality and regulation restrictions.
• Harvests receipts minus tare adjustments minus TBC usage minus quality and regulation restrictions equates to the availability by variety and pedigree.
• Develop Improvement Processes
• Allowable Sales Limits
• Improves processes and approvals for going above the limit or substandard quality.
• New Variety Production
• Further establish the Seed Acquisition Form and process.
• Enters PO/Sets up new items/Stefanie involvement.
• Refining/Defining Receiving procedures for inbound seed stocks.
• Establishes serology processes/protocols for all locations.
• Develops enhanced testing procedures for increased quality expectations.
• Royalty Production Analysis
• Dealer Sales
• Custom Production
• Investigates/Evaluates the possibilities of internal germination testing.
• Works in conjunction with Quality Supervisor and location Managers.
• Improves consistency in germ results through various methods.
• Develops and implements quality systems and quality improvement strategies to increase the integrity of the seed division and achieves excellence in customer satisfaction.
• Provides reliable input for Seed and Commercial origination plans to provide accurate forecasting and grower production results.
• Facilitates and manages stock seed program, including collaborating with breeders and production plants to ensure overall quality and effectiveness of pedigree segments.
• Collaborates with other departments of the Company including Sales, Operations, Accounting/Finance, Transportation, Customer Service and Human Resources.
• Complies with company safety policies and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Provides assistance to location managers as needed for inventory control initiatives, Physical Inventory, production and harvest processes.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

WHAT WE NEED
MUST-HAVES:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• A minimum of 5 years' experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY :

• Fiscal responsibility and financial acumen
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced operations planning environment
• Ability to create accountability, work collaboratively, and to lead by example
• Knowledge and experience in complying with state and federal seed production requirements
• Strong team-building, decision-making, and people management skills
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to look ahead and anticipate problems
• Effective time management and delegation abilities
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Must display a positive attitude
• Ability to handle the stress of deadlines and constantly changing priorities
• Strong computer/technical skills
• Ability to evaluate situations and make decisions with little or no guidance
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as the seasonality of business demands.

EXTRAS

• Employee-owned
• Advancement Opportunities
• Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)