Ever wanted to change the world? Start by feeding the world.

This job is about feeding the world through relationships and effective inventory deployment to ensure the products that our farmer customers need to grow their crops is delivered on time for the growing season at the best possible cost and in the most sustainable manner.

You will be responsible to manage the supply/demand balance of saleable products within our logistics network through effective and proactive collaboration with Customer Service, Commercial, Supply Chain teams, and our distribution partners. You will be challenged with volatile forecasts, unreasonable schedules, and daily unexpected events that mess up your perfect plans (no kidding…it’s logistics).  You will succeed through quick decision-making, creative and resilient strategies, and team collaboration to optimally balance cost and service of product flow through the network.

If you are passionate about supporting North American food production with strong supply chain fundamentals by playing a critical role in a fast-paced logistics network, then this is the job for you.

Role and Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Distribution Requirements Planner is to develop and execute an optimal deployment plan at our warehouses and bulk terminals, considering dynamic production plans and market-driven demands. Detailed responsibilities are below.

Management of inventory balances at distribution centers, in alignment with product segment strategies, through real-time deployment and redeployment decisionsOwnership of cost and service performance on your shipping lanesDrive continuous improvement in deployment accuracy and cost/service KPIs for your product market segments through collaboration with your commercial and supply partnersMonitor and manage inventory health through your products’ life cycle, including end of life dispositionEngage in S&OP and S&OE forums to escalate and drive optimized decisions for the companyMaintain master data in ERP and planning toolsSupport new product launch projects with effective supply chain design and setup

Keys to successLeadership through efficient prioritization and data-driven decision-makingClear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholdersStrategic insight to anticipate changes and agility to adjust plans quicklyRelationships within the team and with cross-functional stakeholdersAbility to thrive with ambiguity, independence, and operational volatilityEmpowerment to challenge the status-quo and solve unprecedented issuesDelivery against deadlines in a fast-paced environmentCustomer focus and passion for logistics

Qualifications and Education RequirementsBS/BA degree in Supply Chain, business, or technical field required. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and analytical skills are required.Agriculture industry experience is preferred.Experience in SAP MRP2/IBP/ERP technology performing supply chain tasks such as inventory deployment, auditing and management, or Logistics operations is favorableStrong communication skills & teamwork.  Ability to establish strong networks, relationships and disciplined communication with key stakeholdersStrong organizational skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize work and escalate when help is neededInnovative mindset; there are opportunities for transformational improvement in this role

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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.