Seed Supply Planner: Forecast & Inventory Strategy

DLF Seeds Australia - Careers; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan with company

Vacation and personal days

Job summary

DLF North America in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Supply Planning Specialist to ensure seed requirements are forecasted, secured, and positioned to meet operational needs and customer demand. The role works across the supply chain to optimize inventory placement and support efficient distribution operations.

You will develop and maintain supply forecasts, analyze inventory and sales trends, coordinate procurement and transfers, and partner with operations leadership to improve overall supply chain

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, procurement, logistics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, reporting, and data analysis.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and policy manuals.
• Ability to perform business calculations including discounts, freight estimates, dimensional weight calculations, invoices, and percentages.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new software applications and systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a 12-month rolling supply forecast based on demand, historical sales trends, and business requirements.
• Ensure all distribution site seed requirements are forecasted and secured to support operational and customer needs.
• Coordinate and monitor the timely delivery of incoming goods, including purchased materials and intercompany transfers.
• Maintain accurate inventory information and support inventory integrity across all locations.
• Monitor the quality, quantity, cost, and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods, including raw materials, packaging, and related items.
• Analyze sales demand on a weekly and monthly basis to ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained at the appropriate locations.
• Provide bi-weekly reports to leadership regarding inventory availability and the organization's ability to meet forecasted sales demand.
• Partner with the operations management team to ensure seed supply is procured and positioned to meet business needs.
• Collaborate across departments to align resources and inventory strategies with changing business requirements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through strategic inventory placement and distribution planning.
• Communicate key planning issues, risks, and opportunities to the management team and provide recommendations to support business decisions.
• Work closely with the SSS team to place orders in the most effective locations to serve customers.
• Establish and improve cross-functional operational processes that enhance planning efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure management, sales teams, and employees are informed of planning objectives, inventory strategies, and new initiatives.
• Create and maintain minimum and maximum inventory levels for regularly used items at each site.
• Provide detailed planning information to support floor stocking plans across all distribution locations.
• Ensure incoming items are assigned to the appropriate item segment codes and inventory classifications.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory planning, forecasting accuracy, and supply chain performance.

Job description

DLF North America in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Supply Planning Specialist to ensure seed requirements are forecasted, secured, and positioned to meet operational needs and customer demand. The role works across the supply chain to optimize inventory placement and support efficient distribution operations.

You will develop and maintain supply forecasts, analyze inventory and sales trends, coordinate procurement and transfers, and partner with operations leadership to improve overall supply chain