Import Export Logistics Manager NA

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.

The Import Export Logistics Manager will lead the NA import export team to deliver effective and compliant import and export shipping for the NA region adhering to all applicable requirements, internal, external, legal, regulatory, health, safety, and environmental

• Manage complex regulatory requirements for international shipments and escalations
• Drive and lead positive change and continuous improvement
• Lead the optimization of NA foreign trade operations and duty spend as well as monitoring geopolitical and trade shifts
• Management of supplier relationships (Global 4PL and Lead Customs Broker) through monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews with auditable tracking of actions and resolutions
• Overseeing import/export/FTZ processes ensuring compliance with trade regulations and handling compliance issues
• Ensure coordination with internal stakeholders: planning, trade compliance, finance, global logistics, production
• Support regional implementation of global initiatives by resourcing and networking with other departments to support successful outcomes

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain or similar field, International Trade / Business and/or additional customs certification preferred
• 5+ years of Import/Export experience
• 3+ years of management experience
• International logistics experience with chemical industry preferred
• Strong knowledge of SAP and logistics management systems such as GTS and GTNexus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Fluency in English is essential, other languages are a plus
• Ability to work in a challenging and busy environment

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

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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