Director, Commercial Value Optimization - Loveland, CO or Deerfield, IL

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future , is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.  

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien. 

Reporting to the Senior Director, Commercial Planning & Optimization, this position will be responsible for assessing and executing on Commercial initiatives designed to optimize commercial/midstream activities and maximize value for Nutrien. This will be accomplished by using strong collaboration and change management skills to build support to achieve our core objectives and accelerate value creation across our global business.

What You Will Do

• Optimization efforts across the Commercial segment including development and execution of value creation plans, as well alignment of the portfolio of plans regarding their prioritization, resourcing, and scheduling
• Working closely with leadership, identify, prioritize, develop/structure, and project manage the analysis and recommendations (which include assessing alternatives, stress-testing assumptions, and determining optimal opportunities) of potential commercial value creation opportunities
• Support the annual and in-year Commercial planning processes, by coordinating and communicating analysis and other deliverables of key areas of strategic interest (e.g. Product Review analysis and both “Market to Customer” and “Concept to Product” assessments)
• Significant interactions and negotiations with internal stakeholders to build alignment and desired business outcomes with the goal of maximizing sustainable value creation and profitability for Nutrien
• Provide leadership and support across the Commercial segment to connect operational and financial processes and data
• Preparation of materials used for communicating with internal key stakeholders
• Benchmarking of external information that would provide insight for the Commercial segment
• As part of commercial optimization analysis, identify quick-win opportunities for the business and drive execution
• Work cross-functionally within the organization to influence and create value added initiatives that contribute to business performance
  
  

Main Stakeholders

• This role will have significant working relationships across the organization and will require strong collaboration skills to achieve support across the Upstream and Commercial segments
• This role will potentially interact internally within Nutrien but may also have interactions with our customers and suppliers from time to time
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team player who can positively and productively assess and execute on both strategic and tactical operational initiatives
• Working leader role with the ability to dive deep into a variety of topics and be hands-on with economic models, presentation and other written communication is just as critical as the ability to see the bigger picture and summarize key information for decision making
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess decision quality
• Curiosity and ability to conduct situational analysis while suspending judgement
• Strong appetite for learning and committed to continuing education
• Relationally motivated and passionate about providing value to the business
• Able to perform and be decision-oriented in a dynamic and fast-paced global environment
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers
  
  

Required Professional Qualifications And Education

• A degree in Business or a related area is required. A postgraduate degree (MBA) is strongly preferred
• Proven team player that instills trust and a culture of collaboration & returns
• Experience working in Finance, Business Development, Partnerships, and Strategy
• Strong project management skills and proven success in managing initiatives from start to finish with strong critical thinking and the ability to assess when to and then pivot directions when needed for organizational success
• Strong understanding of successful change management approaches and ability to consider vast stakeholder needs and apply to solutions that incorporate and recognize differing needs
• Must have an entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for working in less structured environments
• Ability to manage time and commitment to the achievement of deadlines
• Ability to shift between long-term strategic initiative development and tactical operational execution
• Ability to achieve alignment across various cross-functional teams
• Hyper organized go-getter with experience in getting things done
• Exposure to operations and varying business units is considered an asset
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role, in Loveland, CO location, is between $$154,400 - $264,600. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions.  Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.  Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.  

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan and long-term incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee.  Details will be discussed through the application process. 

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.  Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.  

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!  

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.   

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.   

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