Supply Planner - Soybean

About Us

GDM Seeds is a global leader in plant genetics, dedicated to transforming agriculture through technological innovation. With a continuous focus on research and development, we bring the most advanced and high-performing seed varieties to the market, creating new growth opportunities for our partners and for the future of agribusiness. Our North America portfolio includes leading brands like AgriGold®, DONMARIO®, Mustang™, PRIDE® Seeds, Revere®, and Virtue, supported by a network of research superstations, one of the largest corn genetic pools, and the fourth-largest corn research program.

GDM’s region-first brand model reinforces the company’s long-standing promise to deliver top-performing genetics and robust agronomic support—ensuring farmers have the right genetics, in the right place, at the right time.

Our DNA

We are passionate about what we do and driven by curiosity. We believe that learning and innovation are the foundation for transforming the future of agriculture. Our focus is on cutting-edge genetic development, creating solutions that make a difference in the field and in the global market. Our DNA not only guides us but also connects us: we work with empathy, transparency, and respect, ensuring agile and flexible operations. Here, you are the protagonist of your career, because we believe every individual plays an essential role in building something greater.

About the Role

The Supply Planner partners with GDM branded businesses by facilitating communication and data translation between the sales organization and production teams. This role translates forecasted demand and established product lifecycle strategies into executable supply plans. The position plays a critical role in aligning supply chain operations with commercial business objectives, ensuring customer demand positions are met while supporting inventory risk, logistics, and service performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze customer sales and supply data to refine supply plans.
• Prepare and/or maintain reports associated with forecasting, allocations, inventory status, and sales performance.
• Integrate key supply assumptions from production, operations, logistics, and commercial teams to provide timely and accurate projections of viable supply.
• Independently manage day-to-day supply planning activities within established inventory and allocation guidelines by responding to order changes, adjusting supply assignments, and creating or updating production orders in SAP to support customer demand and on-time order fulfillment.
• Monitor and report Available-to-Promise (ATP) performance, including finished goods availability, work-in-progress alignment, inventory status, and order-to-supply alignment to support customer fulfillment objectives.
• Collaborate with sales support staff and supply chain operations to track inventory metrics, identify potential shortages or surpluses, and assist adjacent teams to initiate corrective actions.
• Participate in regular business meetings and provide updates for supply based on the commercial crop cycle calendar.
• Conduct daily activities with a spirit of continuous improvement for both current and long-term operations strategies.
• Analyze data, draw reasonable conclusions, and recommend next steps.
• Research discrepancies between multiple data sources and identify root cause analysis.
• Responsible for meeting corporate deadlines for assigned duties.
• Participate in strategic planning and annual review of processes with business partners.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective planning and priority setting.
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound recommendations in ambiguous situations where business objectives, supply constraints, and stakeholder priorities may conflict.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Agriculture, or equivalent experience.
• Three years’ experience in logistics and supply chain processes is preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and meet MVR requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Some overnight travel required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match (eligible 1st of the month following date of hire)
• Generous vacation time & paid holidays
• Volunteer Time Off
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition and Health Club reimbursement
• Company-paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and optional supplemental life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)