Distribution Lead

About Us 

 We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the corn team is currently seeking an Inventory Distribution Lead in Phillips, NE.

You will help shape the future of agriculture by: 

• Accurate and timely management of the distribution process of products to customers and intercompany transfers.
• Ensure product quality shipping to customers meets quality specifications and timeliness.
• Maintains a professional and courteous interaction with customers.
• Responsible for the dispatch of inventory obsolescence.
• Foster an operational culture founded on HSE, Quality, and process improvement. 
• Manage scheduling, warehousing shipping timelines and inventory accuracy
• Ensure seed inventories meet demands in terms of quantity and quality
• Assist with the hiring, training and development of employees

Accountabilities  

• Coordinate and direct scheduling of needed inventory to facilitate the fulfillment of orders on a timely and efficient manor
• Coordinate the defaults, orders and interplant activity
• Coordinate incoming product through delivery confirmation and shipment priorities
• Responsible for finished goods inventory accuracy and warehouse management at site(s) in adherence of company specifications
• Oversees personnel, including contract labor, for warehousing and distribution activities
• Assist with operational and capital budgets for area of responsibility
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Quality Business Systems and processes, systems and programs for site operations
• Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE, quality, and other corporate policies, procedures and guidelines
• Active engagement in Syngenta’s Goal Zero initiative
• Assist in other areas of the office and/or plant as workload requires
• Cross-functional knowledge and participation in plant activities; e.g. conditioning, treating, packaging, rework, and others as assigned by plant management
• Understanding of seed labeling laws, seed certification laws and interstate shipment regulations
• Coordinate activities with NA Logistics Team

Requirements 

• BS in Agriculture or Business Management is preferred or equivalent work experience and knowledge considered
• Knowledge of general industry procedures, practices, and terminology
• Excellent communication skills
• PC and business software skills
• Strong agronomic and pest management skills
• Ability to adapt to changing environmental/situational needs
• Ability to make timely, effective decisions
• Ability to remain flexible and responsive when faced with multiple urgent requests
• Individual must be authorized to work in the United States for Syngenta without work authorization sponsorship now or in the future
• Seed Production Management or Inventory/Distribution experience

What We Offer: 

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do 
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution 
• Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation , 9 Paid Holidays 
• Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others 
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year 

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. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
 
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Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) 
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Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.