Australian Potato Seed Manager
Core
Lead the potato seed program to deliver volume, quality, and security of supply for PepsiCo's proprietary variety portfolio, converting variety strategy into an integrated seed pipeline and grower development plan.
Role type
Senior IC agricultural supply chain manager (potato seed)
Builds
Integrated seed pipeline, allocation plans, and grower development programs
Domain
Agriculture + Seed Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (seed production & supply)
Required skills
seed production, agronomy, agricultural supply chain, pest and disease management, planning, forecasting, data analysis, risk management, operational execution, inventory management, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
proprietary variety commercialization, agricultural trials, supplier/project team leadership, postgraduate qualification or MBA
Technologies
digital tools, inventory management systems
Responsibilities
Develop and execute seed supply strategies aligned with crop demand; Manage seed growers and supplier partnerships; Oversee seed quality, inventory, storage, and distribution; Lead biosecurity, pest, disease, certification, and regulatory compliance activities; Support variety commercialization and business planning.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
