Global Head of Customs & Foreign Trade Operations

Join us as a Global Head of Customs & Foreign Trade Operations. You will define and drive adoption of a customs governance framework and establish a global customs and foreign trade organization. You will lead customs risk management efforts, harmonize valuation and taxation practices, design a global customs audit management process, and establish a unified framework for monitoring and analyzing duties on a global scale.

You will work to continuously improve the customs duty spend to bring value to the business while complying with legal regulations, and will manage global systems such as GTS, have alignment in IT/strategy amongst regions.

Qualifications and required experience

• Extensive experience in international trade, customs, finance, project management: applying regulations in all aspects of customs and foreign trade.
• High level of understanding of supply chain finance, transfer pricing and indirect tax practices in the light of international trade regulations.
• Strategic mindset, with the ability to shape and build our function, and improve our global ways of working.
• Solid experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey complex information.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at different levels of the organisation.
• Experience of a multinational environment in a multicultural team and/or context.
• High level of understanding of logistics, customs regulations, and international transportation.
• Experience with global trade management solutions (e.g. SAP GTS, Amber Road, GT Nexus) for operations monitoring.

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Site Details

This is a hybrid contract, with a minimum 2 days per week to be worked in the office, with remote working available for the remainder of the week (for the first few months, there will be a requirement to spend up to 3 days per week onsite). Syngenta Manchester is an international Hub and home to various global business operations ensuring growers globally have access to the right product at the right time.  Located at the towers business park in Didsbury it has great transport links and easy access to local shops and restaurants.  You will find a dynamic and agile working environment, with a diverse and inclusive culture.

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• Your development will be supported with a personalised individual development plan combined with coaching, and you will have opportunities to progress within a diverse, global business.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.  
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

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. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion