Associate (m/w/d) Portfolio Management - Basic & Commercial Seed SB

For our Sugarbeet business unit at the headquarters of KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA in Einbeck (Lower Saxony, Germany), we are seeking a dedicated new Team member (m/f/d) in the area of Portfolio Management to start as soon as possible. In this varied and operationally focused role, you will support our Basic and Commercial Seed Purity Control team in their day-to-day operations and play a key role in ensuring efficient processes and high data quality. The position is permanent and will be filled on a flexible part-time basis (20 hours/week). We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Your Responsibilities – What You Can Expect:

• Creating and coordinating testing orders (e.g., purity tests) in collaboration with internal and external laboratories
• Processing, reviewing, and structuring documentation of incoming analysis and field trial results (e.g., in Excel and SAP)
• Maintenance of variety master data in our systems
• Coordination with internal stakeholders and collaboration with various departments
• Preparation of standardized reports and overviews
• Supporting the team in coordinating meetings and projects as well as handling administrative tasks in day-to-day operations

What you bring to the table:

• Successfully completed commercial apprenticeship or a comparable qualification
• Very good MS Office skills, especially Excel; knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Strong numerical aptitude and a structured and precise approach to work
• Strong teamwork and communication skills combined with a proactive and responsible personality
• Openness to new topics and the ability to maintain a clear overview and act in a solution‑oriented manner even in challenging situations
• Strong understanding of processes and a passion for analyzing complex workflows and actively improving them
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Values and corporate culture
• Working in a family‑run company with a strong team spirit, trust, independence, and vision
• An open, appreciative work atmosphere where your opinion matters
• Personal and professional development
• Support for your individual development under the motto “Make yourself grow!”
• Room for initiative and shaping your own tasks
• Working in an agile, diverse, international team with excellent development opportunities
• Flexibility & modern work arrangements
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work models
• Opportunities for a 3- to 4‑day workweek
• Flexibility to adapt work styles to individual needs
• Attractive working conditions & benefits
• Permanent employment contract and competitive salary based on collective bargaining agreements
• Annual employee profit‑sharing as well as Christmas and vacation bonuses
• 30 days of vacation plus additional financial benefits such as a company pension plan, capital‑forming benefits, and a childcare allowance
• Other perks: subsidised cafeteria, free parking, Jobbike option, and much more!

Unlock your potential and grow with KWS ! We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, resume, relevant references) via our online portal!