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: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.
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.
The Downstream Operations Systems Manager is responsible for the strategic ownership, optimization, and continuous improvement of the digital systems that enable field execution across Nutrien Ag Solutions’ retail and custom application operations. This role serves as the enterprise product owner for Equipment Manufacturer Operating Systems (EMOS), including John Deere Operations Center, AGCO platforms, and Case IH systems.
The role sits within the Supply Chain organization and partners closely with Field Operations, Agronomy, Digital, IT, and Innovation Farms to ensure these systems are fully leveraged to improve operational efficiency, data accuracy, asset utilization, and scalability. This position plays a critical role in connecting field execution to enterprise systems, enabling data-driven decision-making and consistent execution at scale.
Downstream Operations Systems Ownership
Required
• 8+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, digital systems, or product ownership
• Strong understanding of retail agronomy operations and custom application workflows
• Experience working with OEM field systems such as John Deere Operations Center, AGCO, or Case IH platforms
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without direct authority
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
• Experience in agricultural services, fleet-based operations, or precision agriculture
• Familiarity with ERP systems, work order management platforms, telematics, and data integration tools
• Experience leading pilots, innovation programs, or enterprise system rollouts
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Product ownership and roadmap management
• Field-first, operations-oriented mindset
• Cross-functional leadership and influence
• Data-driven decision making
• Change management and adoption leadership
Compensation & Benefits:
The salary range for this role, in Deerfield, IL, is between $121,500 - $190,850 and in Loveland, CO, is between $127,500 - $200,310. 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.
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.
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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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We are a leading global provider of crop inputs and services, operating a world-class network of production, distribution and ag retail facilities that positions us to efficiently serve the needs of farmers. We focus on creating long-term value by prioritizing investments that strengthen the advantages of our business across the ag value chain and by maintaining access to the resources and relationships with stakeholders needed to achieve our goals.
We produce and distribute about 27 million tonnes of upstream potash, nitrogen, and phosphate products for global agricultural, industrial, and feed customers. Our downstream agriculture retail network services over 600,000 customer accounts worldwide.
Our strong and trusted relationship with farmers is at the heart of our business. In spending our days with farmers, we plan with them, walk their fields and explore ways to help them succeed. We have a comprehensive portfolio of crop inputs and services, spanning the ag value chain, and we are working together with our customers to improve on-farm productivity to meet the needs of a growing global population.
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