Mgr, Demand Planning

This position is required to be on-site and is located in Loveland, CO.

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.   

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services. 

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.  

This people leader role will lead a high-performing team and play a pivotal role in driving the success of our Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process. This position oversees end-to-end forecasting, procurement operations, and inventory optimization to ensure seamless alignment between supply and demand. This opportunity directly impacts service levels, working capital, and strategic growth.

This position will be posted from July 15, 2025 - July 31, 2025

What you will do:

• Lead the IBP Planning Team to deliver on strategic inventory targets, optimize rebate opportunities, and generate measurable value across the organization.
• Provide effective leadership to team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate monthly S&OP demand and supply reviews at divisional, regional, and national levels to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Own the end-to-end forecasting process, consolidating inputs from sales, marketing, finance, and operations to develop robust demand and supply plans.
• Partner with IBP Functional team to improve and leverage the statistical forecast models using historical data, market trends, and seasonal agricultural cycles.
• Incorporate external market intelligence to enhance forecast accuracy and responsiveness.
• Conduct root cause analysis of forecast inaccuracies and service level issues, and communicate corrective actions to senior leadership.
• Monitor and report on KPIs such as forecast accuracy, bias, service levels, and inventory health.
• Oversee procurement operations, ensuring purchase requests meet strategic criteria and are processed efficiently.
• Confirm purchase orders, and resolve pricing discrepancies in collaboration with TAP and Accounts Payable.
• Monitor inventory levels across multiple locations, identify excess or obsolete stock, and propose resolution strategies.
• Support SKU lifecycle management, including creation, updates, and rationalization.
• Collaborate with Strategic Supply Managers and LPI marketing team to ensure product availability and portfolio alignment.
• Resolve demand-supply imbalances by proactively collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ensure data integrity across planning systems by partnering with business owners and the IBP functional team.
• Utilize IBP and SAP tools to streamline processes and enhance visibility across the supply chain.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in forecasting, procurement, and supply/demand synchronization.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, quality standards, and sustainability practices related to agricultural supply chains.

What you will bring:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is required. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: 8 years of progressive experience in supply and demand planning or related roles, including at least 2 years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• Systems Knowledge: Proficiency in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and other advanced planning systems.
• Forecasting Expertise: Proven track record in demand forecasting and supply planning, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Communication & Influence: Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Demonstrated success in partnering with sales, marketing, finance, and operations to align planning with business objectives.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Supply Chain Acumen: Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, with the ability to anticipate challenges and drive proactive solutions.

Compensation & Benefits:

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure.  

The salary range for this role, in Loveland, CO, is between $125,000 - $140,000. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions.  Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.  Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process. 

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan and long-term incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee.  Details will be discussed through the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.  Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.  

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.  

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.   

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