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)