What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crop Production Field Services Manager position at Sollio Agriculture?
We are Sollio Agriculture. We support farmers across Canada to help them maximize their performance, keeping in mind that there are only 24 hours in a day and 365 days in a year.
We bring together passionate people devoted to helping each other and moving forward together. These are men and women who are not afraid to work hard and get their hands dirty, every day. For them, agriculture is about family, community, and food.
Our pan-Canadian presence means that we’re there for them, on-site, when and where they need us. With our partners’ facilities as well as our own, we now have a total of 320 locations in nine provinces. Our goal is to support our farmers and the local areas where they operate. In short, we’re both close by and everywhere they need us to be. Our advisors are their advisors—the people who have always been by their side and know every acre of their local area.
Our sector is seeking a:
Crop Production Field Services Manager - ()
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Work location: Belton, Ontario
Status: Operational, Permanent, Full Time,
In this exciting opportunity you will act as the primary point of contact for all Joint Venture Partners and CRF AgriTech LP under the General Manager, Crop Input and Seed (Ontario and Atlantic) to streamline strategic Crop Production activities including but not limited to forecasting, position management and product supply/availability. Support Procurement and Logistics teams to ensure product is positioned effectively and in accordance with the needs of the Joint Ventures. Consolidate key activities and data to review with General Manager, Crop Input and Seed (Ontario and Atlantic). This position is a remote position that will require some travel.
CHALLENGES WE OFFER:
- Manage internal communications with all JV Partners to ensure information flow is consistent and timely regarding rebates, allocations, program offers and strategic initiatives;
- Take part in rebate reconciliations and disseminate results to JV Partner’s to keep alignment across the network regarding gains and losses within the business;
- Review outstanding commitments, forecast tracking and shipment trending within each Joint Venture business;
- Discuss and carry out logistical and buying opportunities to mitigate risk of potential unforeseen market volatility, supply shortages, etc.;
- Analyze position status and benchmarking metrics ensuring a clear line of sight on sales positions and business performance for the General Manager, Crop Input and Seed (Ontario and Atlantic);
- Support Crop Production Procurement functions by facilitating offer reviews and reconciliation; review historical shipments and positions to determine fair and equitable coverage across Joint Venture businesses;
- Distribute fertilizer price lists and market communications to all associated businesses to ensure consistent information flow. Manage new sale requests in cases where Buyers have proactively provided sales allocations to manage;
- Evaluate shipments and resupply with Logistics Manager to execute the movement of fertilizer through Network Terminals as forecasted by Joint Venture businesses and to suit the manufacturing schedule of CRF AgriTech LP;
- Participate in quality and/or service concerns as needed and follow up with Partners where a solution has been made;
- Participate in supply and demand planning with CRF AgriTech LP in effort to maximize distribution of product efficiently across the network;
- Maintain excellent business relationships with the various departments of the organization as well as with internal and external business stakeholders;
- Act as gatekeeper reporting to the General Manager, Crop Input and Seed (Ontario and Atlantic) to centralize interactions and activities across Joint Venture businesses.
YOU FIT THE FOLLOWING PROFILE:
- You hold a bachelor’s or college degree in Business Management or a related field
- You have a minimum of 2 years in management positions or relevant positions in the agriculture industry
- Effective cooperation with a diverse group of business stakeholders and employees;
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written);
- Having an understand the Ag Retail landscape would be an asset;
- Ability to multitask and adapt to change;
- Approachable with a positive attitude;
- Ability to travel throughout Eastern Canada, a valid drivers license is essential.
If you want to join the ranks of an organization with a bright future that provides interesting challenges, a stimulating work environment as well as a competitive compensation package, we invite you to join our team.
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We thank all candidates for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Sollio Agriculture and Atlantic Farm Services Inc. are equal opportunity employers.
Thank you for your consideration.