Asset Planner

About this opportunity:

We are looking for an Asset Planner to create and maintain the overall Formulation, Fill & Pack (FF&P) production plan at Toller(s) 3rd party manufacturing plant(s), providing options to meet variances in demand and supply. You will execute order processing in SAP to fulfil these plans. You will also order and schedule all raw materials, packaging and labels (under Syngenta’s ownership) to be delivered to designated Toller locations, to meet production plans while coordinating the supply chain to achieve the ex-works shipment dates as required by the customer.

 You will be accountable for:

• Creating and maintaining balanced production plans on the specific Toller asset(s) over the current season (up to 12 month horizon).  Working with the Supply Chain Planner (SCP) to ensure appropriate balance between manufacturing responsiveness, cost efficiency and inventory
• Facilitating the resolution of Toller capacity issues with the appropriate SCP and maintain plans accordingly.  Escalating as necessary to the Toll Production Manager (TPM)
• Supporting the SCPs in the development of Tactical Supply Plans (TSP).  Executing the agreed TSPs
• Providing regular forecasts to suppliers for raw materials, and placing Purchase Orders accordingly to ensure materials are available at the Toller in time for production
• Ensuring the optimisation of Toller inventory of components and formulated bulks to minimize working capital
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with Tollers to enable transparency and responsiveness.  Being the key operational Syngenta contact with the Toller
• Managing the weekly Production Liaison meeting with the Toller and Toll Production Manager.  Within this, report production performance (Conformance to Plan) and other Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to stock accuracy, HSE and Quality
• Ensuring Toller SAP master data is maintained accordingly, including efficient introduction and removal of products (SKUs) according to the Range Management Process
• Ensuring that all processes operate against MRPII philosophies & principles
• Liaising with the Toller and SYN logistics provider to assist with in and outbound delivery scheduling, as needed to support production

·       Collecting and inputting data for KPI reporting on a weekly and monthly basis

·       Ensuring consumption of slow/no movers

·       Clearing blocked invoices (quantity)

·       Working with procurement to expedite delayed or late deliveries

·       Participating in Project Work as part of a “Team Based Culture” to develop sustainable improvements to the Business processes.

Skillset required for the role.

Critical Knowledge:

·       Full understanding of SAP R3 planning tools and MRP data

·       MS Office skills – particularly Excel & Outlook

 Critical experiences:

·       Work in a materials/production planning environment

 Critical technical, professional & personal capabilities:

·       Understanding of ERP tools (Specifically SAP R3 and APO)

·       Understanding of SAP master data structure relevant to PO creation

·       Attention to detail

·       Knowledge of other European languages an advantage

 Critical leadership capabilities:

·       Collaborates Across Boundaries

·       Manages for Impact

·       Communicates with Impact

 Critical success factors & key challenges:

·       Maintain uninterrupted supply to all toller locations

·       Establish effective information flow with all stakeholder groups

·       Manage interruption at supplier by internal movement of materials and balance total available inventory

In return for your skills and knowledge Syngenta will offer:

• Competitive benefits package
• Up to 31.5 days holiday
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees

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As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food is available for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting.  From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.