Regional Strategic Planning Manager – APAC

India (preferred), Remote – in region
 

Job Description

This position will partner with the Regional Seed Production and Supply Chain (SPSC) Team and the Global Seed Operations Support (GSOS) teams to manage a globally aligned long-term strategic plan comprised of a portfolio of projects. Ensures success of business strategy by identifying, prioritizing, executing and evaluating initiatives. Responsible for proactive collaboration with business and project teams throughout all phases of the projects. Engages with cross-functional leaders, planners, and analysts to achieve business goals. This position is expected to work with directional oversight and have a significant impact on the performance and accountabilities of the regional SPSC organization.

What You'll Do:

Partner with leaders to develop and deliver the strategic roadmap for the Regional Supply Chain (SPSC) to drive business value through portfolio and operations management capabilitiesManage the alignment and prioritization of the regional strategic initiative portfolio, inclusive of continuous improvement opportunitiesOrganize and coordinate cross-functional teams and activities as needed to support the delivery of the strategic roadmap – from defining the plan and timeline, to monitoring progress, and ultimately capturing valueEffectively lead key initiatives including, but not limited to, business continuity management, sustainability, continuous improvement (across field, plant, and supply chain activities), people development and engagement, etc.Lead and coordinate regional Continuous Improvement activities in alignment with Global Continuous Improvement direction and best practicesSynthesize and analyze data, provide insights, and present mitigation approaches to the Global Strategic Planning and Global Continuous Improvement Leaders to assist with decision making and prioritization of workManage the operational cadences, agenda, and actions for the Regional SPSC Leadership TeamAct as a strategic liaison to regional leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, which includes the organization, preparation, and presentation of communication and change management materialsLead or directly manage special projects as needed

Job Qualification

What Skills You Need:

Bachelor’s Degree in Ag Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent field (Master’s preferred)Minimum 7 years experience, proven ability to track and coordinate concurrent complex and cross-functional projects & deadlinesProject management experience (Lean Six Sigma certification strongly desired)Strong general business competencies and financial acumen; analytical aptitude; ability to take complex information and summarize it in a meaningful way; ability to work effectively cross-functionally and across diverse stakeholder groupsExceptional communication skills with experience in change managementDemonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to cultivate trusted relationships with multiple stakeholdersStrong ability to manage interactions and influence without authorityCapable of enabling team functionality and driving engagementFluent in English

Corteva Agriscience™, the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet.

With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.

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