Large Seed Vegetable Operations Manager
- SE Production Operations
- Syngenta Seeds
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About Us
At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. We are currently seeking a Large Seed Vegetable (LSV) Operations Manager for our seeds team in Pasco, WA. As the LSV Operations Manager, you will secure successful management of all regional planning and operations processes for LSV and Roots & Bulbs throughout the United States Vegetables Supply Chain to the benefit of all the markets served.
You will enhance the prosperity of farmers by:
- Take the lead in the different projects, develop and implement structural improvements in the vegetable supply organization in relation to the LSV / R&B business.
- Represent the United States LSV / R&B business to assure the Supply meets the needs of the Vegetable business with a focus on communication, information, quality, profitable growth and innovation.
- Manage inventories located within the United States in line with market inventory policies and S&OP processes.
Accountabilities
- Manage Processing and Logistics Planning alongside operational excellence through the United States processing plants and 3rd party tollers.
- Manage intercompany order management processes and people in support of the Global vegetable business.
- Coordination of NPI Sample seeds, inventory management to ensure proper quality for trials are available, and coordinate the sample seed flow.
- Establish and develop supply planning capabilities (people, process, organization & technology/assets)
- Support the monthly Vegetable Pre-ESOP process, ensuring agreement on solutions to overcome risks and constraints, ensuring active participation in the plants ROP.
- Ensure crop focus collaboration across functions (e.g. Territories, Regional Marketing & Sales, AOL, Global R&D, Production and Finance) as required.
- Manage inventory processes throughout the United States assuring compliance with Syngenta practices.
- Manage inventory discards and approve monthly the provision budget for LSV. Proactively identify inventory constraints (surplus, quality, under-over forecasting) and drive resolutions.
- Provide change leadership for efforts towards shared services in these functions.
Requirements
- 5 years of experience in seeds horticultural/agricultural business or supply chain.
- Bachelor’s degree Planning, or Logistics for Supply Chain activities or equivalent field experience
- Experience in working / leading multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams and or departments.
- Understanding of the full scope of the Supply Area at a conceptual level (Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Distribution and Finance).
- Functional knowledge of planning, territories and commercial units, processing, testing, packing and shipment.
- Quality management principles and understanding of process flows and developing structural solutions.
- Team building and Change Management skills.
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
- Paid Vacation, 12 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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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.

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