KWS Cereals USA is looking for a Production and Inventory Specialist to support with all aspects related to the production and distribution of high-quality seed.

Reporting to the Production and Logistics Manager, this role will ensure that all seed quality, on time delivery, and financial targets are met by utilizing enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.

Additionally, this individual may assist with field inspections and vendor contracts.

Essential Job Functions :

Inventory Management

Ensure accurate reporting in ERP system

Collaborate with sales teams to ensure on time delivery to meet sales targets and budgets

Quality Management and Seed Certification

Facilitate quality testing program across multiple locations and labs

Ensure seed certification program enrollment and quality metrics are met where applicable

Logistics

Assist with import and export of parent seed and commercial seed as needed

Facilitate shipments of seed domestically utilizing TMS systems and brokered loads

Maintain KPI metrics on vendor performance and cost

Seed Production

Assist the Production and Logistics Manager with developing and implementing the annual crop plan

Inspect seed production fields at various growth stages

Manage ERP transactions across entire seed production lifecycle

Collaboration

Work collaboratively across team(s) ensuring time and resources are used efficiently

Build and utilize relationships within the global cereals business unit as well as colleagues from around the world in multiple business units

Other Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deliverables with minimal supervision

Good communication skills, both written and spoken

Proficiency with SAP (ECC or S4); or similar ERP system

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Teams Powerpoint)

Prior related experience in agriculture, supply chain, manufacturing, or related areas

Valid driver’s license

High School Diploma or equivalent with 3 years relevant work experience

BA / BS in Agriculture or related field with professional experience

Preferred qualifications :

Hybrid seed production experience

Ability to travel internationally as needed

Five or more years of relevant experience utilizing SAP in an agricultural or manufacturing environment.

What We Offer :

Health, dental, vision benefits

Pension plan and 401(k) with employer match

Flexible paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional training and development opportunities

An international and diverse team

Working environment :

May work in varied and / or extreme weather conditions; travel required as necessary to meet business demands, including driving long distances

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This employer participates in E-Verify and after acceptance of a job offer, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Last updated : 2024-06-11