Global Production Crop Strategist

Into Action

As our Global Production Crop Strategist you will work in a team that is responsible for the supply of vegetable seeds to customers worldwide. You will be responsible for the seeds sourcing and crop placement strategy, planning and execution in assigned crop(s). As part of your job you will be responsible for reaching the agreed supply goals on quality, volume, timing and cost and for managing risks and identifying future supply constraints and developing actions for their resolution. Furthermore, you work on organizing knowledge transfers of growing seeds to field productions teams internally and externally.

The Challenge

In this role you will create, lead and execute together with a global team the development of a global leafy crop (Lettuce, Spinach and Endive) sourcing strategy to reach the best quality, costs, risk, and market requirements. You will lead the implementation of the global sourcing plan in close cooperation with Multiplication Order Managers and Field Production Specialists. Besides you will monitor and evaluate performance, measure progress through a KPI system, and implement and lead continuous improvement projects on quality, yield, cost and risk management. As you will be working with a both internal and external stakeholders you are responsible for establishing a close relationship with stakeholders in R&D and M&S with the goal to optimally organize the variety introduction and commercial scale-up to achieve complete customer satisfaction.

Your Profile

To be successful in this role you have experience or a degree in a plant science direction and preferably experience in the vegetable seeds industry. You have a knowledge of seed production operations and experience in planning, agriculture production and continuous improvement processes. You are known for your strong (international) Stakeholder Management skills and ability to balance strategic thinking & guidance with operational implementation. You are a strong communicator and influencer in English and you are willing to travel up to 20% of the time.

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do

• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid 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.
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