Job Description
Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Material Planner based in Indianapolis, IN.
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first.
As a Material Planner your role is essential to sustaining food supply for future generations through the development of a raw material and packaging supply strategy to support production requirements. You will partner with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to establish resiliency plans, plan for materials supply ensuring proper visibility of the requirements and constraints, oversee the operations and lead the implementation of projects and initiatives that are key to the successful execution of the strategy.
Your everyday actions allow us to ensure a reliable supply of crop protection products for our farmers ultimately enabling good food on your plate.
What You’ll Do:
Work cross-functionally to build, maintain, communicate, and execute raw material and/or packaging inventory strategy for materials within your scope in the region
Will be responsible for balancing supply and demand for raw materials and/or packaging across multiple manufacturing sites
Will be accountable for determining and maintaining accurate master data for raw materials and/or packaging
Partner with Procurement, R&D, and Regulatory to develop resiliency plans for single sourced co-formulants and packaging material within the region
Provide accurate raw material and packaging requirements forecasts, monitor supplier performance, and identify improvement opportunities with vendors
Will be responsible for the inventory accuracy and health of raw materials and packaging, providing direction for potential low-turn inventory or expired materials
Recommend volume split for allocated regional raw materials
Serve as escalation point and crisis management support for any unresolved short-term raw material and/or packaging supply exceptions
Will be accountable for performance to support the production plan at each regional manufacturing site
Participate in and/or lead supply chain projects within material planning scope of work
What Skills You Need:
BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business Management, Sciences or Engineering, Procurement, or other supply related field and/or 5 years equivalent supply chain experience
Understanding of fundamental supply chain principles and concepts through education, professional training or on-the-job experience is highly preferred
Technical proficiency in the use of multiple computer applications and sound analytical skills are necessary
Experience with MRP processes is highly valued
Continuous improvement mindset
Project management experience is a plus
What Makes You Stand Out:
The leadership to oversee an operation, identify improvement opportunities and lead through implementation
The courage to drive change cross functionally
The capacity to bring clarity in complex situations and lead through supply issues resolution
The ability to think strategically and proactively to build a raw material and/or packaging strategy considering relevant trends and constraints
The aptitude to communicate effectively with internal and external partners both in written and verbal form
Bias for action and willingness to challenge the status quo
Benefits – How We’ll Support You:
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
Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
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Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.