Head SSV Planning and Operations

Role Purpose

• Manage the Global Planning & Operations department and set strategic direction in collaboration with P&S, Marketing and Commercial functions.
• Sponsor projects to improve efficient supply of Vegetables seeds to meet commercial expectations. Drive innovation into the current ways of working.
• Coordinate and support seamless flow of operations across P&S functions end to end, define and implement tools and processes necessary to achieve an efficient Supply Chain supporting and improve expectations of commercial teams and in alignment of agreed KPIs.
• Take ownership of projects and initiatives for optimize inventory levels.

Dimensions

• SSV Planning & Operations area covers all Production Planning and Supply activities for Small Seeded Vegetables seeds.
• All Global Small Seeded Vegetables operations performed in all Vegs Syngenta plants or third-party contractors on seeds destined to all markets.
• Order fulfilment for all Territories and inter regional shipments.
• People: 100+
• Financial Scope: Turnover >700mio USD on yearly base

Accountabilities

• Ensure seamless collaboration, cooperation and coordination across P&S functions and at the interface with territories.
• Address gaps and/or inconsistencies in planning and operations processes due to commercial initiatives or changed requirements and initiate corrective actions or projects.
• To manage and coordinate cross-functional supply activities at the interface between supply and commercials, driving delivery and acting as central pivot across all functions
• Monitor KPI’s in cooperation with department/business to support Planning & Operations performance analysis and follow up corrective improvement actions.
• Drive change in business processes, ways of working, roles and responsibilities.
• Work in partnership with all Commercial and P&S departments to ensure the optimization of inventory throughout the supply chain (Raw materials, bulk semi-finished products and finished goods), managing the trade-off between Customer service, Inventory investment and Production efficiency, across the S&OP framework.
• To identify and challenge supply constraints affecting customer service or supply cost, providing transparency of these constraints and effectively interfacing with key stakeholders to lift them.

Critical success factors & key challenges

• Ability to analyse, understand complex situations and to propose corrective / improvement actions
• Ability to work across boundaries (Production, plants, labs, supply, commercial)
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately
• Ability to adapt to high peaks of activity during monthly/ yearly cycles
• Good understanding of operational and supporting system processes
• Ability to motivate people

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

Critical knowledge

• People Management
• Change Management
• Financial Management
• Fluent in English
• Building teams

Critical experience

• Experience in working / leading multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams and or departments.

• Team building and Change Management skills.
• Supply Chain Operations / Planning / Project Management
• Communication and engagement with senior stakeholders

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Team Player
• Good organizational skills.
• High level of computer ability in data management systems and office programs.
• Proficient time management skills
• Customer focussed

•         Requires travel

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
• Generous Vacation Policy with 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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About Syngenta

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 30,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. 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.

About Us

Through leading innovations, we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. We are currently seeking a Head Veg SSV Planning & Operations for the Vegetables Seeds P&S team in Boise, ID. This role may also be based at Pasco, Washington, Enkhuizen Netherlands or other appropriate Syngenta location.