JOB MAIN PURPOSE :

• Ensure seed targets to align on global/regional metrics and to ensure implementation of new tools/technologies for improved efficiency to deliver the product and pipelines for EAP Corn & Rice  markets/portfolio
• Develop and implement specific seed operations solutions using analytical tools to drive problem resolution and process efficiencies. Implement medium and long term plans on process efficiencies and effectiveness

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with Breeders/Planning managers to meet the hybrid or nursery advancement timelines both for Corn and Rice
• Ensure planting in ideal sowing window as per crop cycle, managing the agronomy and building good relationship with growers
• Deliver >90% seed targets with right quality of hybrid seed from ICB/hand cross on time for field testing across EAP countries
• Deliver >90% seed targets with right quality of parent seed from nursery on time for INC and PFN Handoff
• Contribute to operational effectiveness through optimization of nursery rows, labor and land usage
• Support Packaging and dispatch of seed to be exported to other countries, velocity shipping
• Support Label Printing-Inventory Labels, Export material labels, Lab material labels as needed
• Focus on field quality, ensure seed targets and  capture right data as needed
• Maximizing the implementation of IT tools and drive mechanization.
• Conducting training's/meetings with Field staff on regular basis, follow up for completing the tasks on time
• Adherence to all ESH procedures, ISO, regulatory and compliance protocols, and business conduct protocols

YOUR KEYS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• MS degree in Plant Breeding, Agronomy, seed science or other relevant agricultural sciences with minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the area of product delivery or nursery management
• Ability to influence other members of the organization to help achieve goals and increase performance
• Proven record of strong results orientation with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously
• Ability to build relationships and partnerships within and outside the organization