Category Manager, Crop Protection & Seed

Résumé du poste

Lead the strategy and execution of crop protection, seed, and inoculant programs to drive growth and profitability. Manage forecasting, inventory planning, and supplier negotiations while fostering strong relationships with retail partners and stakeholders.

Détails du poste

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Product Line Manager, Crop Protection & Seed on a temporary 14-month basis on our Ag Solutions team. This position is a remote opportunity and is based across Western Canada. Drive growth and profitability as our Product Line Manager where you’ll lead the strategy and execution of crop protection, seed and inoculant programs across key manufacturer partners. In this high-impact role, you’ll shape business success by optimizing performance, strengthening partnerships, and delivering exceptional programs and value to our customers and network. What you’ll do: Lead forecasting, inventory planning, and ordering to align supply with market demand, trends, and profitability targets. Drive pricing, supplier negotiations, and program execution to optimize margins and maintain competitive positioning. Support annual planning and manage in-season inventory, including allocations, positioning, returns, and revaluations. Build strong retail relationships and apply creative, customer-centric thinking to understand their needs and support their business. Collaborate cross-functionally to execute marketing initiatives, coordinate operations, deliver program payments, and achieve vendor financial targets. Build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships while providing insights, reporting, and continuous improvement to drive growth. Foster strong cross-functional collaboration by communicating key updates and partnering with internal teams and local Co-ops to align on programs, pricing, and business objectives. Who you’ll work with: The Team: You will work closely with a team of Category Managers and Replenishers and will report into the Category Development Manager. This team strives to cultivate a culture of collaboration and customer support. The Collaborators: You will work closely with other functions in the Ag Solutions team including Retail Operation Advisors and Grow Team Advisors; as well with external vendors and suppliers. The Customers: You will demonstrate customer focus while building relationships with Local Co-op Agro Managers and Agronomists. Why it matters: Our Agro team helps to feed and grow Western Canadian communities by sourcing and distributing products and services to local Co-ops in the feed, crop supplies and fertilizer business. Who you are: You are looking for a career in Business Strategy & Insights and; Have 6-9 years of relevant experience in agriculture sales, purchasing or marketing; preference for individuals with Crop Protection & Seed sale or distribution. Have a bachelor’s degree in agriculture or business (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered). PAg, AT or CCA designation would be an asset. What we offer: Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member. As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential. If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by September 28, 2026. We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies. FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.

Ce que vous ferez

Lead the strategy and execution of crop protection, seed, and inoculant programs to drive growth and profitability. Manage forecasting, inventory planning, and supplier negotiations while fostering strong relationships with retail partners and stakeholders.

Exigences

Requires 6-9 years of experience in agriculture sales, purchasing, or marketing, preferably in crop protection and seed. A bachelor's degree in agriculture or business is required, and PAg, AT, or CCA designations are considered assets.

Avantages

• Competitive Salaries • Short-term Incentives • Comprehensive Benefits Package • Employer-contributed Pension Plan • Learning And Development Opportunities

Compétences indiquées

• Forecasting · Souhaitée
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Forecasting
• Inventory Planning
• Supplier Negotiations
• Pricing Strategy
• Margin Optimization
• Retail Relationship Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Market Demand Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Vendor Management

Domaines d’emploi

• Agriculture
• Management & Leadership
• Logistics
• Sales
• Marketing