Business Process Expert Europe

The Business Process Expert is pivotal in analyzing, designing, and improving business processes within the Europe Seeds Production and Supply organization to enhance their efficiency, productivity, and consistency across the region. This role is responsible for implementing business process improvements, harmonizing technical solutions, optimizing system use, and developing transactional excellence. The role is also key in driving cultural change towards digital transformation, maximizing the use of SAP and other systems, and acting as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to enhance business value and efficiency.

Accountabilities

• Regional Governance & Standardization the role drives process simplification and standardization in SAP systems throughout Europe for Production, Supply and Planning. This includes establishing effective governance rules and performance tracking mechanisms. Through process mining, the position identifies gaps and leads change management initiatives while collaborating with the Global Master Data Team on data management standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Business process Expert focuses on analyzing existing processes to identify improvement opportunities and supports Process Owners in designing and implementing new solutions. A key aspect involves bridging business requirements with technical implementations. Leading Continuous Improvement projects using methodologies like LSS and Agile is essential, along with staying current with SAP and emerging technologies.
• Performance Monitoring Business process Expert developing and implementing KPIs for process quality and data accuracy. The role includes monitoring system performance and recommending optimization solutions. Ensuring data consistency between SAP and non-SAP applications is crucial, as well as conducting process audits and supporting adoption.
• Capability Building:  BPE leads user communities and promotes best practices sharing across the organization. It involves driving digital tool adoption and SAP capabilities while facilitating training and knowledge transfer. The role ensures proper UAT, deployment, and support, while maintaining process documentation and compliance standards.

Syngenta Group is one of the world’s biggest agricultural technology companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. With more than 59,000 employees, operating in more than 100 countries, the company strives to transform food production through Regenerative Agriculture - a science-driven, technology-enabled approach to improve soil, deliver high productivity and high-quality food, help fight climate change and restore lost biodiversity. Syngenta Group, which is registered in Shanghai, China, and has its management headquarters in Switzerland, draws strength from its four business units: Syngenta Crop Protection, headquartered in Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds, headquartered in the United States; ADAMA®, headquartered in Israel; and Syngenta Group China. Together, these businesses provide industry-leading ways to serve customers around the world. 

Experience required for the job

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process optimization and system implementation, preferably within the seeds or agribusiness industry.
• Demonstrated experience in managing SAP or similar ERP systems and driving digital transformation initiatives.
• Proven track record of successful project management and process improvement.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, economics, supply chain, agriculture
• Fluent in English is a must
• In-depth knowledge of SAP possibilities and structure and other relevant systems
• Automation tools like Winshuttle
• Analytical tools
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities
• Pro-active team player and knowledge sharer
• Ability to lead and manage change, negotiate and manage/resolve conflicts
• Proficient in process mapping and business process re-engineering
• Strong facilitation and training skills

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