Europe Seeds Logistics Operations Lead

About Syngenta

At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities. We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance. Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Hiring Team is seeking a Hybrid Europe Seeds Logistics Operations Lead in Budapest.

The Regional Logistics Operations Lead is responsible for managing daily logistics operations, ensuring efficient execution of transport and warehouse activities, and leading a team to deliver excellent service levels to our customers. This role focuses on day-to-day operational excellence, process improvement, and effective coordination with 4PL partners and other internal stakeholders (Finance, Quality, Customer Service, Regional Planning, Order Management & Regional Transport and Warehousing Manager).

Accountabilities:

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the logistics coordinators team
• Assign daily tasks and responsibilities
• Monitor team performance and productivity
• Ensure proper shift coverage and workload distribution • Promote safety and quality standards
• Address team concerns and issues
• Set clear objectives and KPIs for team members

Operational Oversight

• Monitor daily logistics activities
• Track operational KPIs
• Ensure timely resolution of issues
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders
• Identify operational risks and mitigation actions
• Close follow-up on customs
• Coordinate with 4PL, carriers and warehouses

Process Ownership and Continuous Improvement:

• Maintain and update operational procedures including best practices sharing
• Identify efficiency improvement opportunities
• Implement process enhancements
• Monitor compliance with SOPs
• Lead operational excellence initiatives
• Support system improvements

Exception Management

• Prioritize and manage rush orders
• Monitor and address demurrage situations
• Handle Non-conformities
• Implement corrective actions
• Track and report exceptions
• Minimize operational disruptions

4PL Operational Management

• Conduct weekly operational reviews
• Monitor daily 4PL performance
• Address operational issues
• Ensure effective communication
• Track service level compliance
• Validate operational charges
• Maintain operational records

Required:

• Technical & Functional Skills
• Strong knowledge of transportation and warehousing operations (road, sea, air)
• Experience with 3PL / 4PL operating models
• SAP or similar ERP systems knowledge
• Bachelor’s degree
• Fluent English language knowledge

Desired:

• Strong leadership
• Stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and in an international environment
• Structured, detail-oriented, and solution-driven mindset
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced operational context
• Change management mindset
• Decision-making and crisis management capabilities
• Proactive, hands-on, high-level of ownership and accountability
• French language knowledge nice to have

What We Offer

An environment where every voice matters, professional growth is encouraged, and work-life balance is prioritized.

Comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness coverage tailored to your location.

Learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and additional benefits in accordance with local practices.

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.

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