Seed Logistics Specialist

Corteva, Inc.•Grimes, IA

61d

About The Position

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind. Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Seed Logistics Specialist, based in Grimes, Iowa. Do you like challenges and solving problems? Do you like working in a fast paced and dynamic environment? Does the idea of working with seed movements and supply chain excite you? If so, we have a perfect position for you, and you might want to keep reading. We are looking for a Seed Logistics Specialist to join our awesome team. This person will be responsible for assisting the seed logistics specialist in ordering, sourcing, evaluating warehouse inventory, drop shipping, seed request, seed inventory data management, and ensuring quality, quantity and timelines are maintained. This position directly supports the Corteva Agriscience's Research & Development (R&D) seed product development division. You will work with several diverse groups to track, report, and manage inbred seed movement for R&D throughout North America and other regions of the world where research and plant breeding is conducted. You will work closely with the operations team to ensure a seamless flow of data and seed. Please note: there is no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance provided for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Knowledge of agriculture, seed production, seed testing and plant breeding/genetics
Experience with analytical tools, (Python, R, JMP, SAS, etc)
Working knowledge of inventory systems, such as PRISM, SAP R/3, SPIN
Database skills to include querying and reporting
Excellent communication skills, adept at using standard software programs and learning internal data systems.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Adaptability to a fluid work environment and changes in project priorities
Flexibility to work extended days and weekends at critical times of the season.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma, LEAN and/or APICS CPIM certification

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the seed order process, including ordering, sourcing, and planning the movement of seeds from research and commercial production sites.
Lead communication of a cross functional group to meet winter nursery shipping and planting deadlines to keep hybrid production on time
Monitor and track seed shipments from the point of order to their destination, ensuring that both quality and location are maintained.
Manage electronic seed inventory data by ensuring the highest quality inbred and nursery seed sources are inventoried and utilized by the R&D organization
Ensure compliance with global phytosanitary regulations for all source selections and international seed shipments, including arranging for required disease testing through external laboratories
Adhere to inventory retention timelines and identifying sources for discard
Assist in the demand planning process by capturing customer demand requirements and coordinating with production suppliers to ensure demand fulfillment
Manage the selection of inbred source material for a variety of applications, including research trials, hybrid production.
Coordinate the sourcing of orders and seed requests for internal and external customers by analyzing specifications, ensuring regulatory and intellectual property compliance, assessing quality traits, and managing supply
Maintain and validate source inventory data records to ensure the accuracy of basic and quality trait information
Create reports for various platforms, including Power BI and SQL.
Ensure all activities under your responsibility comply with safety and regulatory standards, as well as company safety policies, protocols, and procedures.

Benefits

Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

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