Global Supply Planner

About the role

The Global Supply Planner is responsible for managing the availability to match the supply versus demand on short term, managing the global inventory to achieve our inventory targets, supporting the global production planning process, and coaching and supporting the Regional Supply Planners.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Global Supply Chain Management in tactical S&OP (production planning), including preparing and analyzing relevant data
• Executing stock seed planning to meet production and processing needs
• Driving availability for main processing entities by ensuring timely seed movement between production areas and processing facilities
• Owning Operational S&OP for regional and global availability
• Conducting monthly availability follow-ups and communicating status to stakeholders
• Maintaining close monitoring of usability data to keep information current and actionable
• Chairing the Operational Supply Review Meeting, covering global availability (regional and SF/ST levels), financial impacts, red/black stock, seed production plan effects, and safety stock allocation
• Managing global inventory in accordance with supply chain strategies and policies (e.g., country-of-origin and phytosanitary requirements)
• Setting and managing global priorities for seed supply and processing
• Monitoring execution of the Global Trial Flow against the agreed framework to ensure lead times are met
• Functionally steering and collaborating closely with Regional Supply Planners
• Completing administrative tasks required to execute drop-shipments and Processing POs

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Business, Agronomy, or a related field (master’s degree preferred)
• Have 8–10 years of experience in supply chain, preferably with exposure to international operations
• Possess advanced skills in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of supply chain processes and supply chain management
• Understand the financial aspects of supply chain decisions and inventory management
• Bring a proactive, availability-driven mindset with a strong supply chain orientation
• Communicate very effectively in English, both written and verbal
• Work well as a team player and collaborate across functions
• Able to travel up to 5%, domestically and internationally

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• ERP Systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Analysis
• Inventory Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• Team Collaboration

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Mental health support
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursement
• Maternity/parental leave
• Child and elder care
• Career development opportunities
• Mentoring programs
• Matching gifts program
• Employee crisis support
• Access to BASF wine cellar
• Employee discounts

Pay

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule available.