Description

We care about you and we care that you're comfortable. While there's no place like home, Corteva comes close.

Corteva Agriscience is seeking an experienced Demand Analyst to join our team. The Demand Analyst within Supply Chain will participate in the development of computer applications that meet defined product and demand forecasting requirements.  These applications facilitate the sharing of information to assist business decision-making and to support the daily operations of the business. Team with technical staff to manage SAS development and production environments.  Manage database updates and connectivity.  Primary data steward for multiple key variables.  Responsible for transforming data into information via reports and graphic development. 

Our Johnston, Iowa campus is home to 2,500 employees whose mission is simple – to feed the world. While our employees are busy working to solve world hunger and ensure environmental sustainability, we’re taking care of them by offering convenience and comfort during the workday with an onsite fitness center, coffee shop and top-notch cafeteria touting a grill, deli, fresh salad bar and a variety of healthy menu options. Need some fresh air during your workday? Take advantage of our beautiful, tree-lined walking trails or relax by the pond. We also offer countless opportunities to connect with your colleagues through community volunteerism, parties, and holiday events. Did we mention you’ll be working in state-of-the art buildings with the latest technology with colleagues from all over the world? Join us in bringing food into homes around the world, while we make you feel at home while you’re at work.

Responsibilities - What You Will Do:

How will you help us grow? It matters to us, and it matters to you!

• Demand Planning Application and Report Development:  25%
  Analyze, design, prototype, test, document and implement new or modify existing software to support demand planning applications.  Projects may involve both specification design and code development.  Work entails creation of basic to moderately complex executable programs and/or reports, and troubleshooting and communicating business needs to IT.  Work also includes coordination with technical staff to identify and implement optimum development and production environments.  Ensure systems delivered meet the defined business requirements and timelines. 
  
  
• Demand Planning Data Management: 25%
  Ensure data integrity for completeness, accuracy, process flows, and reporting accuracy.  Monitor validity of SPIN (Sybase) data being utilized by other tools/applications.  Maintain highest level of stewardship for specific databases.  Continually review data extraction and data loading routines, recommending procedural improvements for data storage, decision tools, design and report formats.  Ensures information timelines, accessibility, accuracy and relevancy.  Partner with Product Line Managers to update/load product trait characteristics into database.  Steward of North America Product lists. 

• Systems/Project Management: 20%
  Enhance data collection processes where applicable to maintain health of system(s) and ease of use.  Support the utilization of the demand planning systems and information.  Investigate software and data related problems, analyze, and recommend solutions.  Identify opportunities where system improvements may facilitate improved forecasts.  Manage demand planning and other system security.  Participate on and support project teams driving Supply Chain strategy advancement and process improvement efforts including implementation efforts involving new reporting or system enhancements. 
  
  
• User Support:  20%
  Work with Leadership / Project Stewards in defining project plans, estimating timeline dates.  Regularly report and coordinate project status with other project owners.  Create playbooks, job tutorials, job aids for the various tools and processes.  Application support for Users at all geography levels.

• Supply Chain & Professional Development: 10%
  Support ongoing investigation and development of systems, technology, data analytics and processes that support Corteva’s journey of increasing supply chain maturity and digitization.  Interface with business stakeholders, thought partners, academia and others to increase knowledge in this realm.

Qualifications

Requirements- Who You Are:

What expertise have you grown? What do you bring to the table?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science AND/OR equivalent experience in computer field, preferably with agribusiness background
• 2+ years’ experience in data management
• Advanced knowledge with Microsoft Office Products (Access, Excel)
• Intranet development tools (In-House Tools) and integrating information management tools
• Project management and excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with demand forecasting applications
• Knowledge of SAS (SAS Analytical Software)
• Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI
• Knowledge of SQL
• Knowledge of SAP structure and functionality
  
  

Benefits:
Let’s peek at how you can grow your wellbeing, health, and future at Corteva! 

• Strike a better work-life balance with robust time off benefits including paid maternity, paternal and family illness leave.
• Prepare for your future with our competitive retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement program, and more.
• Enjoy access to health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment.
• And much, much more!

Take the next step to #GrowWhatMatters in your career with Corteva and apply today. We look forward to seeing your application.