Agronomy Support Specialist - New Century FS - Manson IA

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Serves as an extension to Crop Specialist(s), Plant Manager(s), and Agronomy Support Coordinator(s). Directs and coordinates activities in the Agronomy/Grain/ department to obtain optimum use of equipment, personnel, and facilities to encourage growth and customer satisfaction in a profitable manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Directly responsible for assisting sales and operations staff with proper utilization of current technology platforms. This will include promoting customer facing platforms/tools (currently myFS Solution Center) and assisting customers as needed.

Assist sales staff in setup and maintenance of the Grower, Farm, Field, and Boundary within the Agvance platform.

Meet with growers to verify field and boundary information and identify crop type and associated field splits.in yearly custom applicator training and spray log requirements to meet State and Federal regulations

Enter and maintain customer contracts in accordance with company policy

Serve as a backup to Agronomy Support Coordinator(s) as needed

Run and review reports on a regular basis to assist both sales and management staff.

Assist Plant Managers in dispatching equipment and operators in the most efficient route possible through the Agvance Dispatch platform.

Assist locations in preparing for monthly/quarterly/yearly inventory counts as needed.

Responsible for enhancing positive company image through equipment, vehicles, personal attire, actions and activities

Works with other management personnel in formulating, implementing administrative and operational policies and procedures

Arranges for the movement of agronomy products from storage and terminals direct to customers or custom applicators and also tracks location inventories of NPK products

Assumes responsibility for approval of reconciled freight charges and assures that the contract provisions are followed

Recommends to grain, energy and agronomy management all areas of possible economic and service advantages for the logistics departmen

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist the Accounting department with inventory reconciliation and reporting.

Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply

Performs all other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.), or equivalent thereof; 2-4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development

Must be able to obtain and maintain a driver's license and satisfactory driving record

This position may be required to work extended hours beyond those considered "normal"

This position may need to travel independently and overnight

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 71-100 pounds

Frequently exposed to outside weather conditThe noise level in the work environment is occasionally moderate

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.