VoloAgri reference: 36968

Global Environment & Need for Innovation

The need for innovation is compounded when we face the realities of our changing climate and consumption patterns. Population growth projections show us that over the next 50 years we will need to double our food production.

Changing weather patterns have created an unstable environment for agriculture. Extreme weather conditions, water shortages, flooding, crop diseases, weed adaptations, shortages of skilled labor and increasing costs are putting additional pressure on the agricultural industry.

Growers are looking for more from their seed suppliers. Product performance is the starting point. Innovative solutions and shared technical knowledge is one way to respond to these global challenges to feed the growing population.

Who We Are

VoloAgri Group, Inc. is a family of global brands dedicated to vegetable seed technology and breeding and devoted to Cultivating Global Health™.

We take pride in serving our customers with innovative vegetable varieties and reliable, customized technical support solutions.

Our innovative varieties offer increased yields, improved disease resistance, labor friendly and post-harvest processing advantages along with exceptional taste and nutritional traits.

We want to help our customers grow food in a sustainable way. We strive to provide them with the latest technology and market insights through our global breeding and marketing platforms.

Who We Serve

VoloAgri Group, Inc. is focused on concept and product innovation to support growers around the globe via customized solutions through two main brands.

Our Axia Vegetable Seeds® brand is focused on those crops grown under Protected Culture (Greenhouse) conditions.
Our US Agriseeds® brand is focused on Open Field Culture.

Both brands have a global presence providing regional agronomic support.

Vision

We believe that close partnerships with growers are critical to breed superior, healthy vegetable varieties. We chart our own course by offering our customers the best-in-class service and technical support.

Our Mission

We are committed to delivering innovative solutions and providing high quality products, customized service and technical support to growers.

We are committed to delivering a superior customer experience that exceeds expectations at every touchpoint.

We are devoted to: Cultivating Global Health™

We want to partner with You, listen, and understand Your needs. Our customers are always at the core of all that we do…

Job Title: Product Development Coordinator
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Global Marketing & Product Development Lead
Date: July 2019
Locations: Woodland, California

Responsibilities and Duties:

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• Responsible for the regional Portfolio and Product Lifecycle, collects and summarizes output from the PD & Trial Seed specialists.
• The PDC is responsible for short, medium- and long-term product strategies in the region.
• Manages and executes Product advancement process based on or Product life cycle model.
• Leads (in coordination with the Global PD Lead) advancement calls & meetings for the region.
• Responsible for technical data/product advancement sheets before moving to V4 (Target market & Product Positioning based on features, advantages and benefits).
• Partners with R&D and Commercial teams on trials evaluations and advancement decisions.
• R&D resource recommendation definition based on key target segment (Biozones).
• Develop (annual) trial plans in close coordination with the Product Development & Trial Representative and Breeders.
• Establish minimum trial data in coordination with R&D team (protocol).
• Support and coordinate annual Woodland Field day; planning and executing the field day in partnership with R&D, Sales and MKTG team to show and highlight our most updated pre-commercial and commercial varieties in the field.
• Coordinates & consolidates the trial seed forecast for the regions (Prodasoft and ABS system).
• Reviews (aligns/challenges) new varieties demand outlook, confirms production plans and manages inventories.
• In coordination with Sales & Marketing develop product profiles (specs) & market segmentation analysis.
• Validates and interprets Market data for the region.
• Crop Business Plans (outline the market opportunity, expected changes, portfolio gaps; develop a clear strategy to grow the business and make it more profitable).
• Supports the development of the long-range business plans (LRP’s).
• Key stake holder in special projects as define Quality specs, Variety Naming Process, among others.

Skills and Personal Traits:

• 5 years of experience preferred
• BS or MS Degrees in Business Administration with focus on Agriculture and Supply Chain Management. (desired)
• Area of Study at University Agronomy, Plant Science, Business or related fields.
• Spanish spoken and written (business proficiency) is Preferred
• Advance Skill levels in Microsoft Office

• Result Oriented: a highly motivated professional, focused on reaching goals, achieving objectives using the right means and meeting deadlines, capable of fulfilling short term commitments without sacrificing the long-term viability of long-term projects.
• Relationships & Networking: works effectively with teams and networks in different geographic, political, demographic, cultural and functional areas, has positive relationships with co-workers throughout the company, easily establishes communication with different teams and people.
• Initiative & Future vision: under critical circumstances or under pressure, analyzes environmental circumstances and takes measures in each case to solve possible conflicts and achieve short- or long-term goals.
• Work with integrity and with business professionalism amongst peers and leadership team.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

To Apply:

To apply, please send resume and coverletter to hr@voloagri.com
or apply directly at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/at-jobopportunities.php?clientkey=8B211814612465E905F5513EE5419F5F