Company Introduction

“WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.”

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

If our mission resonates with your passion, we look forward to your application. 

Job description

You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to: 

•    Resource management process
o    Coordinate the end to end R&D Resource Planning process ensuring the implementation of tool enhancements, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
o    Develop, improve, and implement R&D resource forecasting and monitoring tools
o    Collaborate with R&D Breeding & Operations directors to translate the portfolio strategy into financial planning and risk analysis

•    Data management & analysis
o    Lead R&D resource-costing and allocation methodologies by coordinating data inputs and outputs across different portfolio and functions, and ensuring variance analysis
o    Lead the analytical tools upgrades
o    Develop portfolio performance metrics based on multiple and complex data, from different databases 
o    Conduct ad-hoc analysis to resolve daily business requests for internal and external stakeholders.
o    Lead and train a cross-functional network of users globally.

•    Support R&D decision-making process
o    Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using R&D Analytical tools to support portfolio prioritization, portfolio progression and resource utilization analysis by crop, project, and function
o    Identify gaps and opportunities to propose improvements of the end-to-end data-informed decision-making process
o    Develop and monitor R&D KPI/Metrics to ensure effective utilization of R&D resources and alignment with portfolio strategy

What we expect of you

To be considered, you will need: 

•    Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business analytics and/or a 3-years or more experience in business strategy
•    Experience working in and with cross-functional teams R&D, Marketing and Finance preferred
•    Experience in data analysis, financial planning and strategic cost management (preferred)
•    Experience with advance Excel + visualization
•    Experience using & developing enterprise reporting tools such as Power BI, MicroStrategy, Tableau
•    Experience with database management such as Access / SQL is a plus 
•    Experience in the Food and Ag Industry is a plus
•    Experience with project and portfolio management coordination is a plus
•    Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)
•    Strong problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy
•    Ability to effectively build and maintain relationships
•    Ability to influence and collaborate effectively and confidently at all internal organizational levels.
•    Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
•    Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Your benefits and working environment

The rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.  

HM.CLAUSE offers a strong compensation and benefits package to its employees:
•    Competitive salary
o    This position’s range is $70,000 - $81,000

Our total compensation and pay ranges reflect our market pay structures.  As such, individual salaries or hourly rates are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: local geographical market conditions, internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as job related skills, education, and experience.
•    Comprehensive Benefits Choices
o    Medical, Dental, Vision
•    Work/Life Balance
o    12 Paid Holidays per year
o    +1 Floating Holiday per year
o    Paid shutdown holidays
o     Progressive time off starting at 80-vacation hours
•    Company Covered Benefits
o    Company paid Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Long and Short-Term Disability
•    Wellness Benefits
o    Annual Fitness reimbursements, covered massage benefits & unlimited health coaching
o    Family EAP, Telehealth and Mental Wellness Services
•    Internal Career Progression
o    Learning Environment
o    Promotions from within
o    Paid Annual Training
o    Tuition Reimbursement
•    Welcoming Environment
o    Business casual attire; open door policy
•    Financial Wellness
o    401(k) dollar for dollar Employer matching
o    Additional Employer 401(k) Contribution per paycheck
o    Traditional and Roth (401k) plans options
o    Company Profit sharing in December
•    Family Benefits
o    Maternity and Paternity paid time off
o    Fertility and Infertility benefits
o    Low family medical deductibles

We are a company with a supportive culture and leadership.  We encourage you to be part of our journey to enhance the world’s food supply and support the farmers that grow them.