Assistant Manager - Supply Planning

Role Purpose :

• To lead end to end category supply planning function for supply assurance
• Drive forecast accuracy & effective management of inventory level
• To coordinate with the different Syngenta functions on planning and scheduling related topics.
• Act as single key point of contact to balance the demand & supply.
• To manage demand-supply gap with data support and smart tools
• Co-ordination and collaboration among in-country and cross -country stakeholders across value chain systems
•  To manage the ex-works shipments follow-up and ensure arrival of stocks up to WHs and drive 100% OTIF.
• To leverage SAP APO/SAP system and stewardship of master data management.

Accountabilities :

• Ensure overall supply of products to support the business on time
• Negotiations with Regional Planning team to ensure on time supply of AI/Auxiliaries supply for right commercials terms and as per service level agreement.
• Actively collaborate with Order Management team to get consignments in time
• Understand Campaign planning, Production and Transportation Lead Time and maintain targeted inventory level.
• Active Participation in Monthly S & OP cycle & drive the agenda.
• Local Formulation- AI/Auxiliaries
  • Preparing import plan based for local formulation plan of AI/Auxiliaries/others.
  • Follow up with 3rd party supplier on time supply.
  • Checking logistics team on time clearing (NOC/documentation).
  • Checking with regional procurement team availability of product as per requirement.

Syngenta headquartered in Basel, Switzerland and is among the world's leading companies in Agriculture Crop Protection and ranks in the top 3 in the high value commercial Seeds market. In Syngenta we are helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 48,000 people in over 100 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities.

Join Syngenta and help build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet.

• BSc. Engineering (Mechanical/ Chemical/ Industrial Production)
• Minimum 6 years professional experience in a Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics.
• Preferred work experience industry: FMCG, Agrochemical Industry.

Critical Knowledge (Education/ Development expected for Job) :

• Global Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Material Requirement Planning, Demand Forecasting, S&OP Process.
• Hands on knowledge in SAP ECC, SAP APO, SAP IBP.
• Data analysis, visualization and decision making.
• Understanding of Python, Excel VBA, Machine Learning.