Regional Supply Operations SPS AMEA & JANZ

Role purpose

• Ensure customer on-time delivery for a given portfolio, (both within and outside AMEA & JANZ), via seamless E2E communication throughout the Supply Chain (AI Planners, regional planners, production sites, customer service, distribution) actively work with the CP P&S organization.
• To create and maintain the overall AI & FF&P supply plan across region for assigned portfolio, providing options to meet variances in demand and supply
• Clearly communicate constrains in the supply chain via tier meetings processes and implement alternative solutions via Syngenta processes and understand customer constraints and issues through planning role in order to co-ordinate actions through portfolio planners to ensure country requirements are met.
• Individual Contributor role
• Geographic Scope: AMEA & JANZ

Accountabilities

• Maintain balance of overall supply/demand requirements for their portfolio (as well aligning and supporting asset planners in the short-term horizon.
• Plan all products within their portfolio according to Global and AMEA Planning processes and policies. Manage the monthly Requirements & Operations Planning (ROP) meeting with the Production sites for assigned portfolio, 
• Create and maintain balanced supply-demand plans for the operational 0 to 36mth horizon, anticipate supply constraints, and drive proactive cross-functional and cross-geography communication and collaboration
• Work in partnership with Supply Chain managers, Global & Regional CP planners, Asset planners and Demand Managers to ensure the optimization of demand/supply as well inventory throughout the regional supply chain (AI, raw materials, bulk and finished products)
• Review requirements in SAP/APO for assigned portfolio/AIs and ensure that it is up to date. Follow up with IMCs on purchase orders/ production orders for finished packs/ Intermediate; place Tolling POs to Toller according to production plan and/or against demand POs.
• Review of SAP/APO master data with country planners periodically and ensure timely update of changes, including efficient introduction and removal of products (SKUs) according to the Range Management Process.
• Supply Planning for SPS Direct sales business for Asia CU: PO creation in SAP, maintaining record on excel sheets, track/follow up on delivery timelines with logistics operations
• Manage the monthly Requirements & Operations Planning (ROP) meeting with the 3rd party supplier and Order Manager.  Within this, report production performance (Conformance to Plan) and other Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to Quality, lost opportunities & sales.
• Liaise with Hub Order managers to support any challenges with order placements/supply flows
• Act as SME (System and process) for assigned planning process for region SPS scope

Syngenta is one of the world’s leading agriculture innovation company (Part of 33.4 billion USD Syngenta Group) dedicated to improving global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 57,000 people in over 100 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities.

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.

Critical knowledge & experience

• Strong working knowledge of Supply Chain tools and processes, including planning excellence, new product introduction S&OP and Hubbing
• S&OP Business Processes
• At least 2-5 years exposure in a Supply Chain and/or Planning environment
• Experience of the key interfaces within a Supply Chain
• Planning parameters, master data management and data integrity
• Understanding of supply chain planning MRPII principles

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer Focus and attention to detail
• Facilitation skills
• Team player, able to work across functional boundaries and cultures
• SAP, APO & BW knowledge
• Good Team Player

Critical leadership capabilities

• Ability to work across functions, cultures and geographies
• Proactive and innovative resolution of issues, action oriented and delivery focused; maintain under pressure
• Effective stakeholder and expectation management
• Sense of urgency with ability to prioritise work, and quickly manage changes
• Ownership of problems through to completion
• Customer focused mind-set
• Steps beyond comfort zones
• Manages performance to ensure high standards

Critical success factors & key challenges

• Establishing personal credibility as a supply professional inside P&S and facing customers.
• Being recognised as someone who can work collaboratively across all functions to deliver the best customer experience
• Ability to work with the wider P&S community to ensure SPS customer requirements are understood.
• Take ownership of actions and outcomes by acting proactively.

Note: 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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status