Commercial Director managing profits and losses for Emerging Nutrition's intact grains and pulses. Leading cross-functional teams and establishing business management processes in the grain merchandising sector.
Responsibilities
Lead Emerging Nutrition’s Intact Grains and Pulses business with P&L Accountability
Deliver annual intact grains and pulses business Plans and supporting strategies; Includes forecasting relevant raw material costs for EN ingredients businesses (Intercompany customer)
Establish seed sales, origination and merchandising strategies while ensuring sound risk management practices are exercised and in-line with Ardent Mills’ broader risk management program, with a dotted line to Ardent Mills’ head of Risk Management
Provide monthly earnings forecasts vs. the Plan; Quantify risk and opportunities with subsequent action plans
Establish business management reports, processes and operational KPI’s to provide visibility and ensure cross-functional profitability focus, enabling efficient use of resources and improved decision-making agility
Heavy partnership with operations group to establish, track and improve against processing metrics that matter
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver against plan and forecast commitments
Directly lead and develop team responsible for seed sales, intact grain origination and trading; Requires daily coaching and decision-making
Influence and lead cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment, performance, accountability, and optimal P&L outcomes
Partner with VP, EN to establish and execute against longer-term EN growth strategies
Establish internal and external thought leadership and knowledge with regards to relevant markets, supply chains and competitors (industry outlook, risks and opportunities, competitive market dynamics, crop outlook, supply and demand, export trends, customer dynamics)
Establish long-term strategic vision for Intact grain business Includes heavy partnership with research teams on seed genetics strategies to implement to support achievement of broader intact grains and pulses strategy
Requirements
10+ years of leadership / managerial experience
Specialty grain merchandising experience
P&L Management experience
Experience working with, and leading cross-functional teams
Experience using data to make decisions
Excellent communication (both written and verbal), presentation and negotiation skills
Very strong interpersonal skills including relationship-building and collaboration with people from different disciplines
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts• Life and Disability Programs• Voluntary Benefit Programs• Company Sponsored Wellness Programs• Retirement Savings with Company Match• Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays• Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE)
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