Supply Lead at Syngenta

Key Accountabilities

• Participates as a full decision-making member of the BA management team in the formulation of business policy and objectives.
• Create and manage robust and cost-effective Supply within the BA, with specific emphasis on security of supply, inventory management, risk management, S&OP, local logistics and related Supply activities.
• Define and own targets set against the standard set of KPIs, to monitor Supply performance and ensure that it is delivering against the strategic imperatives.
• Proactively identify potential supply issues and work with key stakeholders to ensure that they are resolved. Operating the BA S&OP process and contributing to the growth of the business through the implementation of supply chain strategies aligned with the overall strategy.
• Works closely with BU supply chain stakeholders to develop and implement the strategic aspects of the supply chain activities.
• Develop a strong P&S team and define new ways of working
• Show strong leadership stills, motivate & create opportunities to grow for team members
• Ensure key inputs / reporting required centrally i.e. last plan and forecasts are carried out on time in full and that problems are communicated immediately with suggestions for improvement.
• Ensure the warehouse and distribution activities are meeting required customer service levels.
• Ensure good management of the tolling operations to get products re-packed and entered into the sales system in a timely manner ensuring no lost sales and also to capture any sales and marketing opportunities that arise throughout the year.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES

Critical experience and knowledge

Critical Knowledge:

• Business degree , Supply Chain qualification is added advantage.
• Experience in Supply operations roles with relevant logistics qualification
• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain processes.
• An appreciation of Health and Safety Issues.

Critical Skills:

• Ability to lead, manage for performance and motivate teams.
• Strong planning and project management.
• Effective liaison with other business functions and staff on a regional and global level.
• Key supply chain systems and tools including S4HANA, T3P & CRISP.
• Focuses on customers

Critical Experience:

• Local S&OP process.
• Distribution and warehouse management in a large company.