Seed Logistics & Grower Network Manager

Fresh Hemp Foods, Ltd.; Sainte Agathe; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tilray Brands, Inc. is seeking a seed production and agronomy specialist at Fresh Hemp Foods Ltd in Manitoba to plan pedigreed seed production, collaborate with seed breeders, and forecast seed needs for the breeding network. You will build a network of growers and support compliance with Health Canada and CFIA regulations.

Travel and field responsibilities are required; strong problem-solving and MS Office skills are essential to optimize seed quality and profitability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agriculture preferably in the field of Plant Science or Agronomy.
• 3–5 years relevant agronomic experience is required.
• 3–5 years relevant pedigree seed production experience is required.
• Ability to apply high level root-cause and problem-solving skills at all levels and the ability to set priorities and provide appropriate structure to solve problems/issues.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Planning and management of pedigreed seed production and sales for contracted and non-contract growers.
• Collaborating with seed breeders to improve agronomic and food traits of company-owned genetic lines.
• Forecasting needs up to 3 years in advance for breeder, foundation, registered and current year's certified seed requirements to supply the needs for the breeding network.
• Developing and maintaining a network of seed growers, cleaners and distributors to support the pedigreed seed supply.
• Operating within regulations of Health Canada, the CSGA, CSI and CFIA for local and export seed sales opportunities.
• Building customer (grower) and industry relationships for hemp grain production domestically and internationally as well as ensuring customer satisfaction through the timely delivery of agronomic services.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of supply chain programs to improve the quality of incoming raw materials.
• Creating and recommending specific agronomic programs to targeted accounts with the goal of increasing grower profitability from analyzing the crop's conditions and suggesting suitable management practices.
• Establishing and managing relationships with growers through customer education using marketing and communication tools.
• Organizing and participating in grower meetings, tours, and trade shows to promote Fresh Hemp Food Ltd. and hemp production.
• Other duties as assigned by the organization

Skills

Agronomy

Seed production

Root-cause analysis

MS Office

Education

Degree in Agriculture

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Tilray Brands, Inc. is seeking a seed production and agronomy specialist at Fresh Hemp Foods Ltd in Manitoba to plan pedigreed seed production, collaborate with seed breeders, and forecast seed needs for the breeding network. You will build a network of growers and support compliance with Health Canada and CFIA regulations.

Travel and field responsibilities are required; strong problem-solving and MS Office skills are essential to optimize seed quality and profitability.