Production & Supply (P&S) Head for Mexico, Central America and Caribe

As a key member of the Commercial Unit Leadership Team (CULT) and capability owner for P&S in the countries in scope, the P&S CU Head designs, contributes to and drives the CU strategic agenda, delivering key financial and operational targets, transforming the business operations and building capabilities fit for the future. Responsible for leading the supply team to deliver the business imperatives while continually improving processes to respond to a dynamic environment, playing an active role in designing and implementing regional strategic priorities.

Reports to Regional Head of P&S and dotted line to the CU Head.

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Location: México, Mexico City

Accountabilities

• Participates in the formation and transformation of CU strategy, business policy and objectives
• Contribute to the growth of the business through support in implementing supply chain, sourcing and production operations concepts and strategies. Act as an equal business partner to the CU Commercial teams
• Responsible for HSE, quality, supply planning, security and replenishment of supply, total cost of supply, inventory and risk management, S&OP, logistics, order management, import and customs and related Supply activities
• Improve supply chain digitalization; bring relevant information to assist in decision making
• Build a supply chain roadmap to identify strategic initiatives for the next 5 years
• Enhance customer touch points for positive experiences
• Improve the team’s capability and develop leaders for the future
• Co-ordinate Budget and Financial Plan preparation (ensuring realism & consistency) based on thorough assessments of forecast, economics, products, opportunities and resources
• Ensure CU assets operate to Global Supply standards and meet all applicable legislative requirements
• Benchmark and aim to be the # 1 P&S organization vs industry competition in the respective CU
• Represent the P&S function in the CU risk management committee, ensuring key P&S risks are recorded and managed

Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities

• 10+ years of experience leading a team covering Planning, Procurement, Logistics, HSE, Quality, Demand Management, Customer Service, preferably in a multinational Matrix organization
• Proficient in Spanish and English
• Business and Market knowledge: previous experience in Mexico, Central America and Caribe is an advantage
• Enterprise Leadership capabilities: ability to transform
• Influence, ability to connect with different stakeholders
• Build a culture of innovation, Technology and automation knowledge
• Creative and proactive approach with good analytical skills, customer centric, result oriented
• Financial skills, understanding cost/benefit ratio, payback, NPV
• Energy, drive, persistence

What We Offer

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.