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Job Description
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Country Operations Division. We are looking for a Director of Agronomy to oversee our 8 Agronomy locations within the Devil’s Lake, ND geography. Ideal candidate would have a strong understanding of the agriculture industry and have previous leadership experience. You must be able to make decisions, work independently, and be detail orientated with excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
Relocation package available to those candidates that meet qualifications for our relocation program.
Responsibilities
- Oversee agronomy fleet optimization at multiple locations.
- Develop and manage operating, capital, and lease budgets.
- Work with management and sales team on programs, pricing, and overall strategy.
- Develop & recommend product positioning, packaging, and pricing strategy to produce the highest possible long-term market share.
- Develop, establish, and execute comprehensive marketing plans & programs, both short & long range, to support sales and revenue objectives of the organization.
- Oversee and ensure inventory is in place and accurately accounted for.
- Serve as a liaison between suppliers, vendors, and distributors to management and sales staff.
- Achieve satisfactory profit/loss ratio & market share in relation to preset standards & industry & economic trends.
- Ensure effective control of marketing results and take corrective action to guarantee that achievement of marketing objectives fall within designated budgets.
- Establish & maintain a consistent corporate image throughout all product lines, promotional materials, and events.
- Research, analyze, and monitor financial, technological, and demographic factors to capitalize on market opportunities and minimize effects of competitive activity.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key industry and strategic community partners.
- Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
- Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- High School diploma or GED
- 7+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations
- Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities
Additional Qualifications
- Ability to make decisions and work effectively both independently and collaboratively
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with an ability to influence others
- Strong negotiation, public relations and organizational skills
- Associate’s degree in Business, Agronomy or Agriculture related program preferred
- Agribusiness/Location management/Agronomy Sales experience preferred
- Certified Crop Advisor license preferred
- Co-op experience preferred
- Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
CHS offers a competitive total compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, 401K, Company Funded Pension, Profit Sharing, Long and Short Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
