Business Planning Manager - GDM Seeds, Inc

GDM: evolving agriculture

Did you know that 40% of the worldwide soybean production is made with GDM genetics?

We are a leading global company in plant genetics that applies state of the art technology to research, develop, and put on the market the highest yield varieties of soybeans. GDM's culture is oriented to reflect our innovation efforts and dynamism. These aspects are all balanced and guided by our values of transparency and respect. We are constantly growing and looking for people with similar values to join us! We thrive on creating new opportunities for our business and for our people. If you are looking for a place you can grow, look no more.

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Job Summary:

The Business Planning Manager will advise upper management in the creation, development, analysis, implementation, and adaptation of budgetary matters and financial management as it relates to the marketing department.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development of the marketing's overall budget document providing advice and analysis to increase the efficiency of the company's spending.
• Coordinate dashboard development priorities.
• Have full comprehension of needs within the management, sales, marketing, product management and supply chain departments to ensure priorities are aligned and executed.
• Coach and drive data driven decisions across departments putting focus on predictive and on time action versus reaction (post season analysis).
• Analyze seasonal performance, market intel, business goals to kick off and manage next year's planning and budgeting process.
• Track seasonal performance from a budget perspective. Coordinate and validate forecasts for quarterly business reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create, implement, and monitor budgets.
• Thorough understanding of principles and methods used to promote, display, and sell products and services.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing or related field required.
• One or more years of experience in marketing or related field.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

We Invest in You!

• Warm and welcoming environment
• Growth opportunities
• Health benefits for you and your family starting the first of the month after you start
• Four weeks of paid time off with additional weeks added based on years of service
• Parental leave policy with five weeks paid time off for mother and father
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employer paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays plus a floating holiday to use at your discretion
• Catered lunches on the days you work at the GDM office

GDM Seeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.