Regional Business Process Consultant

Are you ready to drive change and improvements in Planning Business processes and systems? We are seeking a proactive Business Process Consultant to work with key business stakeholders, Supply Operations Head, and Global Planning BPC to provide process leadership and expertise, challenging, supporting, and enabling business performance.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities will include:

• Consult with key stakeholders to agree and prioritize the Project Portfolio, driving required change and improvements in Planning Business processes and systems.
• Accountable for the delivery of Projects and Change Initiatives, ensuring successful change in systems, processes, and people.
• Act as a key driver of the CP FPP Planning Improvement Program in EU, providing expertise to new/ongoing projects and initiatives across the region.
• Support the future of planning and the implementation of new systems, influencing and coaching planners to further develop their capabilities.

Qualifications and required experience

• Previous experience in business process consulting, project management, or change management within a supply chain or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to think strategically and drive change initiatives to improve business processes and systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively consult with key stakeholders, influence decision-making, and build consensus.
• Expertise in identifying opportunities for process improvement and driving the required change and improvements in Planning Business processes and systems.
• Ability to coach and influence planners to enhance their understanding of planning, MRP, systems, and processes, and to further develop their capabilities.
• Experience in supporting the implementation of new systems and providing day-to-day deskside support and system resolution.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as the Global Planning BPC and CoE, to prioritize the Project Portfolio and drive change and improvements in Planning Business processes and systems.
• Fluency in English a must – other languages would be a benefit.

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

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.

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), however there will be instances where more time in the office is required.

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

The closing date for applications is 19th July 2024.