Commercial Operations Senior Specialist - Calgary AB (Hybrid)

LOCATION Calgary, AB, CAN, T2C 5P9 COMPANY BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada Inc. JOB FIELD Marketing & Sales JOB TYPE Permanent JOB ID 145233 FLEXIBLE WORK OPTIONS Hybrid Now hiring! Commercial Operations Senior Specialist - Calgary AB (Hybrid) Calgary, AB - Hybrid We are looking for a Commercial Operations Senior Specialist to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Calgary. Welcome to BASF We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth #AgEmployerOfChoice Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions! As a Commercial Operations Senior Specialist - Calgary AB (Hybrid), you create chemistry by... Supporting the Commercial Operations Manager by working across Customer Solutions, Marketing, Sales and Finance teams to evaluate and determine new program incentive offers that support the Canadian crop strategy and enhance the customer experience. Developing and reviewing the financial exposure of program incentives against accruals, including budget, forecast and actual results, in partnership with the Fulfilment and Finance teams. Facilitating the forecasting process with Brand Managers in collaboration with Demand Planning by providing appropriate gap analysis for sales and accrual forecasts. Working closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Customer Service teams to support key commercial operations topics across Canada, including operational forecasting, invoicing and payment-term discussions. Leading and/or supporting business excellence projects across Canada to identify opportunities to improve customer experience, go-to-market strategy and financial performance. Leading the retail additions process to evaluate and onboard new retail businesses, working closely with the Retail Connect team, and coordinating retail change maintenance with Business Development, Customer Service and other internal stakeholders. Working independently and referring escalated issues to the manager as required. Building effective relationships with retailers and growers, as well as internal leadership across Marketing, Sales and Account Management. Supporting the Commercial Operations Manager in managing more than $500 million in accruals and program/incentive development across the BASF AP Canada portfolio and market letters, as well as the forecasting process for an approximately $2 billion business. Traveling up to 5%, primarily within Canada, to work with field staff and customers. If you have... A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or a related field and a minimum of eight years of business experience, including experience across marketing, supply chain, finance or another related function. Strong business and financial acumen, including experience working with P&L and complex financial metrics and analysis. Experience interacting and working closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain personnel and customers across a range of situations. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and web-based applications. Strong collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to foster innovation, embrace and implement change, and work effectively with multiple stakeholders. A sound understanding of marketing, sales and accounting principles and an understanding of distribution-channel needs within the agriculture industry. Experience in the agricultural industry is preferred.…

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