Seeds Operations Coordinator - (Fixed Term Contract for 12 months)

We make a difference

You will be part of the Production & Supply team and will support Seeds Operations.

Through the values ​​Passion for Customers, How Matters, Determined Execution and Growth for All you will live and experience more of this position.

Here is how this role will be critical to our business:

Role purpose

• Responsible for leading Seeds invoicing process flowing through UY HUB to and from LAS & BR.
• Responsible for winter production processes, payments and follow up
• Responsible for meeting customer expectations and transactions fully conducted in compliance with Global guidelines.
• Focal point to Seeds projects, change requests and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead seed invoicing process activities and customer service for LAS + BR Seeds flow hubbing to ensure meet sales target and customer service level.
• Ensure the seeds order management flow in accordance with hub scope/business model definition.
• Coordinate activities related to the multiplication process taking place through UY HUB, making sure to be in full compliance
• Prepare the creation and maintenance of grower contracts in FOU platform, files and procedures updated and in fully compliance.
• Prepare advance payment for approval by Production Manager.
• Prepare grower payments as per contract requirements
• Prepare Vendor payments – obtain purchase requisitions, request GRs and submit Purchase Orders for processing
• Follow up on Vendor payments to make sure they have been completed in timeframe.
• Define team member’s targets and conduct their performance management.
• Establish and maintain an effective communication channel with customers, suppliers and other hubs.
• Ensure that seed operations are properly documented and any changes on a critical hub process is duly documented and in a compliance way.
• Be the backup of the others team member and covering needs that may arise at any time in the seeds team.
• Escalate issues to Hub Manager and support in case new flows or iniciatives are required.

At Syngenta Group we are highly people focused – we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution. Leaders are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams and lead by example. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves.

It is indispensable for this position:

• Professionals from International Relations, Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering or similar careers.
• At least 5 years of experience in Supply Operations (planning, customer service, distribution and warehousing).
• Experience with SAP (mandatory)
• Fluent English and Spanish.
• Assertive communication.
• Proactivity and agility response.
• Energy, Drive and Persistence.
• Influencing and negotiation skills.
• Analytical skills, critical thinking, team lead.
• Focus on compliance and procedures

Be part of the Syngenta Experience

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits
• Dynamic and international environment
• Modern office environment and collaboration tools
• Forward thinking policies (e.g. remote working, career breaks)
• Support personal development in a diverse and inclusive environment

Important:

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment.

All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability.

* Fixed Term Contract.

* This position will not provide relocation support.

* This position requires immediate job availability.

*This job posting is covered by Section 1 of Law # 19691 of labor promotion for persons with disabilities.

Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting.  From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.