Retail Operations Advisor, Crop Protection & Seed

Co-op • Saskatoon, SK

10d • Remote

About The Position

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Retail Operations Advisor, Crop Protection & Seed on a temporary 12-month basis on our Ag Solutions team. This position is a remote opportunity and is based across Western Canada. As a trusted advisor to Local Co-ops, the Retail Operations Advisor optimizes forecasting, inventory, and sales strategies to drive profitable growth in seed and crop protection. Through strong collaboration and targeted retail engagement, they elevate execution, alignment, and market performance.

Requirements

• 6-9 years of operational and/or sales experience, including 3+ years in the crop protection and seed industry.
• A bachelor’s degree in agriculture or business (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual sales plans to achieve Crop Protection & Seed budget targets, guiding Local Co-ops on pricing, product movement, forecasting, and value-based selling to maximize margins and competitiveness.
• Lead business discovery initiatives to identify operational gaps and growth opportunities, designing tailored, data-driven solutions that unlock incremental sales and strengthen Local Co-op performance.
• Partner with Local Co-ops to enhance inventory optimization, forecasting accuracy, and sales trend analysis, minimizing end-of-season inventory while supporting agile retail decision-making.
• Own execution, communication, and reconciliation of FCL driven marketing programs. Enabling Local Co-ops to leverage FCL and manufacturer promotional strategies, loyalty programs, and digital tools to drive revenue and customer engagement.
• Oversee supply chain coordination, demand planning, and reconciliation processes, proactively resolving shortages, allocating product when required, and supporting logistics and customer service to maintain retail continuity.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• short-term incentives
• a comprehensive benefits package
• an employer-contributed pension plan
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level