Trinidad Benham
Seed Production Planning ManagerPosted
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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)
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