About Inari...

Inari is the SEEDesign™ company, using new breeding technology to push the boundaries of what is possible by designing nature-positive seeds for a more sustainable food system. A combination of AI-powered predictive design and a cutting-edge multiplex gene editing toolbox enables Inari to unlock the full potential of seed and advance critical solutions with broad applications for growing more food with fewer resources. This includes products that will generate greater yields while using significantly less land, water and other inputs.

Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.

We have over 300 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We’ve deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you!

About the role....

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Seed Inventory Manager to oversee and manage our seed inventory operations and maintain the integrity and quality of our data. The successful candidate will be responsible for forecasting inventory needs across various departments, planning seed increases, assessing seed quality, and developing and implementing a testing regimen to ensure our seed meets quality standards. In conjunction with this the ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring data consistency, accuracy, and compliance with governance policies. This role requires collaboration across multiple departments to support data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.

As a Seed Inventory Manager you will…

• Collaborate with internal departments to forecast seed inventory needs, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives, seed agreement timelines, and product lifecycle demands.
• Monitor and adjust inventory levels based on changing forecasts.
• Monitor, assess, and improve data quality by identifying and resolving inconsistencies, inaccuracies, and duplication.
• Plan and coordinate seed production and increases to meet forecasted demand.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive quality testing regimen to ensure that all seeds meet the company's quality standards.
• Implement and maintain inventory tracking systems to monitor seed levels, usage, and expiration dates.
• Support the implementation of data stewardship tools and technologies.
• Support data analysts and business intelligence teams by ensuring reliable and well-structured data.
• Prepare and present reports on inventory status, quality metrics, and forecasting to management.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure alignment on inventory needs, seed availability, quality, and any issues that arise.
• Act a liaison between departments to provide training and guidance on data best practices and quality standards and assist with data entry.

You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in seed production management, demand planning, or a related field or 2+ years of experience in data stewardship, data governance, or data management roles.
• Experience in forecasting, planning, and quality control in the seed industry.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong knowledge of seed production, inventory management, and quality assessment techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to forecast seed inventory requirements and plan based on complex data sets.
• A strong sense of purpose and drive to develop unique, high impact solutions
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of individuals and audiences
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity, and a passion for learning
• Creative and strategic thinking, willingness to be bold and take risks, and the ability to recognize and learn from failure
• A collaborative mindset that is open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives, and feedback
• Strong understanding of data management and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work both independently and deliver on responsibilities within a highly collaborative environment
• Ability to perform occasional fieldwork.
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs

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