Senior Manager, IT Sales & Logistics

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 Director, IT, Enterprise Applications – Sales & Supply Chain, this role will oversee the technologies and systems that enable Nutrien’s Sales and Logistics capabilities. The Sr. Manager, IT, Sales & Logistics will lead a team of IT solution analysts and business analysts who work together to implement, sustain and grow the set of high quality applications that support Nutrien’s Commercial business processes, roadmap and long-term strategy.

The Sr. Manager, IT, Sales & Logistics will work closely with other senior leaders within the broader IT team, and partner with senior business stakeholders to deliver solutions that add value for Nutrien.

What you will do:

• Lead a high performing team of solution analysts, business analysts, and project teams responsible for implementing, deploying and sustaining technologies and systems to the support the Sales & Supply Chain business functions
• Work with senior business leaders to facilitate the business strategy with technology by developing a deep understanding of strategy, process and business needs
• Oversee the development of business cases, technology roadmaps, strategy and budgets to ensure alignment with business goals
• Plan and manage complex programs, projects and initiatives to implement new ERPs and modern technology solutions
• Deliver innovative ideas for technology improvements through demonstrating the “Art of the Possible”
• Oversee vendors, system integrators and software contracting activities
• Working across the team to ensure all IT SOX and general compliance & controls are adhered to for all supported systems and solutions
• Ensure technology assets overseen are secured with appropriate cyber security measures
• Ensure proper sustainment and integrity of all technology assets through regular system upgrades and appropriate testing and quality assurance practices
• Communicate results and business impacts of technology initiatives to business stakeholders
• Recruit, train, develop, mentor and lead analyst-level employees

What you will bring:

• Minimum 10+ years practical experience in information technology roles in an enterprise environment
• 5+ years in a senior lead role either directly or indirectly leading a team of professionals
• 5+ years’ experience in planning and executing large complex projects/initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (degree related to computer science, finance or business preferred)
• Experience managing and working with large vendors and system integrators
• Experience with SAP ECC/S4 or enterprise systems considered an asset
• Knowledge of SAP IBP & Supply Chain Management with a focus on S&OP and Demand Planning processes
• Experience supporting supply chain systems and enterprise solutions
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills with a positive attitude and proven ability to establish strong relationships with finance business leader