Chief Plant Nutrients Officer

The Andersons, Inc.; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The Andersons, Inc. is seeking a dynamic, growth-minded executive to lead our plant nutrient businesses and unify wholesale nutrients, specialty nutrients, and agronomy under a single strategy.

This high-impact role requires deep market expertise, the ability to align multiple businesses, and a track record of delivering growth and shareholder value. You will build and lead a high-performing leadership team, shape long-range goals, oversee risk management, capital plans, and commercial execution

Qualifications

• Significant executive leadership experience in plant nutrients, fertilizer, agronomy, or related sector.
• Demonstrated success leading multiple businesses, segments, or functions through integration and growth.
• Deep understanding of the plant nutrient value chain, market dynamics, and risk-management practices.
• Proven experience translating market insight into enterprise strategy and investments.
• Experience building go-to-market models and aligning cross-functional teams.
• Strong financial and business acumen with accountability for performance.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute an integrated plant nutrient strategy across wholesale, specialty, and agronomy.
• Lead commercial agenda: go-to-market, sales effectiveness, offerings, customer segmentation, supplier positioning, merchandising, planning.
• Advance farm-direct approach linking farm centers, wholesale, specialty liquids, and agronomy solutions.
• Provide oversight for commodity risk management, futures, spreads, and customer risk products.
• Identify efficiencies by aligning sales, planning, risk management, and commercial support.
• Partner with operations on asset strategy, capital investment, and safe, profitable growth.
• Develop long-range goals and annual plans; ensure disciplined execution and value creation.
• Build a high-performing leadership team and succession depth.
• Evaluate growth opportunities including partnerships and M&A.

Skills

Executive leadership

Plant nutrients

Go-to-market

Strategic planning

Risk management

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Andersons, Inc. is seeking a dynamic, growth-minded executive to lead our plant nutrient businesses and unify wholesale nutrients, specialty nutrients, and agronomy under a single strategy.

This high-impact role requires deep market expertise, the ability to align multiple businesses, and a track record of delivering growth and shareholder value. You will build and lead a high-performing leadership team, shape long-range goals, oversee risk management, capital plans, and commercial execution