Job ID:  126018

We are looking for a Sr Soy Commercial Production & Resource Planning Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team. This is a remote role that can be based out of Ilinois or Iowa.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into  all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible  outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, and social value creation for sustainable and efficient  agriculture.

As a Sr Soy Commercial Production & Resource Planning Manager, you will hold a dual role with primary responsibilities as the Commercial Production Manager, leading all soybean seed production activities for BASF’s Xitavo® Soybean seeds business in the upper Midwest, overseeing approximately 12 to 15 third-party commercial soybean seed production plants. Additionally, as the Supply Resource Planning Manager, you will assist the Head of Soy Seeds Supply with production resource planning activities, including developing the annual business plan, updating capacity and headcount plans, and forecasting service costs impacting cost of goods sold (COGS). This role involves supervising commercial production agronomists, managing interns, and leading seasonal field stewardship inspectors for new trait launches. You will collaborate with colleagues in commercial production, foundation seeds, quality, planning, logistics, and sales operations to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality soybean seed, while also contributing to short and long-term supply planning strategies, including legal agreements and capacity planning.

As a Sr. Soy Commercial Production & Resource Planning Manager, you create chemistry by...

• Managing a network of 12–15 third-party soybean seed production multipliers in the Upper Midwest, overseeing $25M–$30M in annual expenditures and ensuring compliance with operational, quality, and stewardship standards.
• Supervising regional agronomists, field inspectors, and seasonal staff to support trait launches and ensure adherence to stewardship and regulatory protocols.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams—including R&D, Business Operations, Sales, and Legal—to develop and execute crop strategies, legal agreements, and long-term supply plans.
• Leading quality assurance processes, including seed lot release decisions, CAPA implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives across assigned production sites.
• Developing annual crop and capacity plans, headcount forecasts, and tolling network strategies to support reliable supply and future growth.
• Contributing to financial and business planning processes, including OPEX, CAPEX, COGS forecasting, and sustainability initiatives, while supporting the Head of Soy Seeds Supply.

If you...

• Possess a BA/BS in agronomy, seed science, plant science, agricultural economics, supply chain, or a related field; MS or MBA preferred, with commodity trading experience considered a plus.
• Bring 8 years of experience in seed production, seed logistics, seed quality, or related areas, with a preference for soybean seed expertise.
• Demonstrate 4 years of leadership experience managing teams and overseeing complex data analytics subject to financial audit scrutiny.
• Exhibit strong planning and forecasting capabilities, with a comprehensive understanding of financial impacts on COGS, inventory, OPEX, and CAPEX.
• Showcase advanced data analytics proficiency, including extracting and interpreting data from multiple systems and using statistical tools like Minitab.
• Maintain strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence third-party partners on logistics and scheduling priorities without direct authority.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge, understanding, and compliance to EHS Safety & Sustainability programs.
• Possess experience with managing customer complaints; leading non-conformance investigations, developing CAPA’s, and implementing process improvements.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Pay transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $130,00 - $179,300. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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