LIMAGRAIN

Limagrain est une coopérative agricole et un groupe semencier international détenus par 1 300 agriculteurs installés dans le Puy-de-Dôme en Auvergne. Présent dans 49 pays et rassemblant 9 335 collaborateurs, le Groupe sélectionne, produit et commercialise des semences de grandes cultures, des semences potagères et des produits agroalimentaires. Focalisé sur le progrès génétique des plantes, Limagrain est le quatrième semencier mondial. talent.limagrain.com Organization and activities managements · Manage the end-to-end supply chain, including seed production, processing, packing, logistics, and inventory control to ensure timely and cost-effective production and delivery. · Define the challenges and responsibilities of the teams · Build and monitor indicators to assess performance · Oversee daily operations, focusing on production efficiency, quality, and safety standards. · Develop and manage budgets, control costs, and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality. · Strong collaboration with supporting teams such as Quality, Research, Sales & Marketing, Finance, and HR. · Develop a close relationship with internal or external agronomic production stakeholders. Continuous improvement and performance improvement · Develop the main processes and operating procedures to bring efficiency · Identify priority areas or processes to be improved and define objectives to be achieved · Ensure that the processes & standards are properly implemented · Set up a process review for continuous improvement · Set up an effective planning system and seek to systematically reduce leadtime · Propose improvements to information and reporting systems. As a Manager and Member of the Leadership Team Leadership: · Develop a positive and compelling vision of the organization's future potential · Lead others to their best potential by acting as a mentor · Be a role model by inspiring others in his/her way to behave in all circumstances · Prepare the organization of tomorrow · Find the best match between required tasks & existing skills in the team · Anticipate the need for change and lead the team positively through the changes · Communicate with a compelling message inspiring others to act and to reach the company's vision People Management · Hire our future leaders, build insight and motivation so that people focus their energy on goals that matter, lead teams to achieve their business objectives, meets regularly with each team member to review progress on missions & projects, allocates adequate resources to the team, promote and participate in company efforts to improve and promote health & safety programs and working conditions · Foster and promote diversity and build on differences to positively impact business results · Explains and communicates on the spirit of the rules and policies; Contribute to the evolution of the company rules & policies Activity management · Define and establish relevant KPIs & metrics and their targets and make decisions based on Financial & Business Analysis · Create an environment for Innovation · Act with an Entrepreneurial spirit · Lead the team to achieve results · Agronomy knowledge for seed production · Plant processing, packing and operation · Develop network of Organisers for field production · Knowledge of logistics and documentary flows · Knowledge of ERP systems and supply chain management tools. · Very good command of the main IT tools (Microsoft Office suite) · Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage complex operations · Proven ability to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions in high-pressure environments. · Ability to organize and prioritize · Rigor, precision and organization · Team spirit · Cross functional collaboration · Customer service oriented · Good verbal and written communication Show more Show less

Limagrain is an agricultural cooperative and an international seed group owned by 1,300 farmers located in Auvergne (in the center of France). Present in 49 countries and with 9,335 employees, the Group breeds, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products. Focused on the genetic progress of plants, Limagrain is the fourth largest seed group worldwide. talent.limagrain.com As Business Finance contact for Sales & Marketing team review processes of Order to Cash and provide business decision support. Make SOPs for Order to Cash Process and implement. Review Customer Credit, Collections and demand fulfilment process. Provide Sales MIS, manager AR module in ERP. Analyse and review Sales Operating Expenses and provide product wise and geography wise profitability statements Prepare Cost Sheet and review Production and Plant Operating expenses working with supply operations team. Review control over Inventory Processes from Field to Plant and in Warehouses. Ability to interact with cross functional managers and HODs to provide analysis and insights to help improvement of business processes and internal control environment. A proactive leader to work effectively in cross functional team. Ability to interact with Bankers, tax consultants, auditors, taxation departments, vendors and customers Ability to manage a team of 2-3 people with strong ability to provide guidance to team on regular basis in order to help team to achieve their goal. Ability to identify training need of team and provide training and coaching to the team members. Ability to motivate and inspire team members with high team engagement and allocation of resources to enhance business support. Strong knowledge of ERP system and ability to advance digitization and automation in system. Understand business and commercial operations and support business decision making and business process simplifications and control improvement with thorough understanding of business end to end. Ability to conduct Month End Closing in totality coordinating within finance and cross functional team. Ability to conduct Month End closing with accuracy and by D+4 basis. Good knowledge of Account Receivable and Credit Process. Ability to work with Cross Functional team and develop good working rapport and maintaining sound business process control Drive Cost Efficiencies and cost control environment Develop strong team collaboration and working relationship with cross functional team. Address internal customer need and help business achieve strong and long-term objective. A positive and motivating team player who can work with cross functional teams and also train and coach his team for capability building Working experience of any ERP, Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills. Good knowledge of Indian Accounting Standard and ability to meet Statutory Auditor need and requirement for Audits Show more Show less

As the Manager responsible for overseeing organization and activities within the supply chain, you will be tasked with managing various aspects such as seed production, processing, packing, logistics, and inventory control to ensure timely and cost-effective production and delivery. Your role will involve defining challenges and responsibilities of teams, monitoring performance indicators, and overseeing daily operations with a focus on production efficiency, quality, and safety standards. Additionally, you will be required to develop and manage budgets, control costs, and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality standards. You will collaborate closely with supporting teams including Quality, Research, Sales & Marketing, Finance, and HR, as well as build relationships with internal and external agronomic production stakeholders. Continuous improvement and performance enhancement will be key aspects of your role, involving the development of processes and operating procedures for efficiency, identification of areas for improvement, implementation of process reviews, and establishment of effective planning systems to reduce lead time systematically. You will also propose enhancements to information and reporting systems to drive operational excellence. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership qualities by developing a positive vision for the organization's future potential, mentoring team members, acting as a role model to inspire others, and preparing the organization for future challenges. People management will be a crucial part of your responsibilities, involving hiring future leaders, motivating teams to achieve business objectives, promoting diversity, and ensuring compliance with company rules and policies. You will also be responsible for defining relevant KPIs and metrics, fostering innovation, acting with an entrepreneurial spirit, and leading the team to achieve desired results. Your role will require expertise in agronomy knowledge for seed production, plant processing, packing, and operations, as well as the development of networks for field production. Proficiency in logistics, ERP systems, supply chain management tools, and IT tools such as the Microsoft Office suite will be essential. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills will be necessary for managing complex operations, troubleshooting issues, and implementing effective solutions in high-pressure environments. Your ability to organize, prioritize, work with precision and rigor, collaborate across functions, and provide excellent customer service will be key to success in this role. Good verbal and written communication skills are also essential for effective interaction within the organization.,

As a Business Finance contact for the Sales & Marketing team at Limagrain, an international seed group, your primary responsibility is to review and optimize the Order to Cash processes. This involves creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Order to Cash Process, implementing them, and ensuring smooth operations. You will also be tasked with reviewing Customer Credit, Collections, and demand fulfillment processes to enhance efficiency. Furthermore, you will be responsible for providing Sales Management Information System (MIS) and managing the Accounts Receivable (AR) module in the ERP system. Your role will involve analyzing and assessing Sales Operating Expenses to provide detailed profitability statements categorized by product and geography. Collaboration with cross-functional managers and Heads of Departments (HODs) is essential to offer valuable insights and analysis for improving business processes and internal controls. Your proactive leadership skills are vital for effective teamwork across different functions. Additionally, you will engage with external stakeholders such as Bankers, tax consultants, auditors, taxation departments, vendors, and customers. Managing a small team of 2-3 individuals, you will guide them regularly to achieve team goals. Identifying training needs and providing necessary coaching to enhance team capabilities will be part of your responsibilities. Motivating and inspiring team members, fostering high engagement levels, and allocating resources efficiently are crucial for business support. You are expected to have a strong understanding of ERP systems to drive digitization and automation initiatives. Your comprehension of business and commercial operations will aid in supporting decision-making, simplifying processes, and enhancing controls throughout the business cycle. Conducting Month-End Closing activities in coordination with the finance team and other cross-functional departments is a key aspect of your role. Ensuring accuracy and timeliness in Month-End closing by the D+4 basis is essential for financial reporting. Your proficiency in Account Receivable and Credit processes, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, will contribute to maintaining robust business process controls. Implementing cost efficiencies and promoting a cost-control environment are crucial for optimizing business operations. Developing strong collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams and addressing internal customer needs are vital for achieving long-term business objectives. As a positive and motivating team player, you will work closely with your team and other departments to build capabilities and promote a culture of continuous improvement. Experience with ERP systems, advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards, and the ability to meet statutory audit requirements are additional qualifications that will enhance your effectiveness in this role.,