Supply Operations and Demand Planning Lead - EASA

Syngenta Group is one of the world’s leading sustainable agriculture innovation companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. Our 53,000 people across more than 100 countries strive every day to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for the benefit of farmers, society and our planet – making us the world’s most local agricultural technology and innovation partner.

Syngenta Group is committed to operating at the highest standards of ethics and integrity. This is a commitment that we are making to investors, customers, society and employees. Syngenta Group is also committed to maintaining a workplace environment free from discrimination and Harassment.

Role Purpose

• Ensure the supply chain strategy is executed in the BA and delivers the needs of the business
• Drive the alignment and the implementation of common Crop Protection planning and ways of working and processes across the BA
• Lead the resolution of operational issues with cross BA geographical and functional boundaries: projects / launch of new products / mid-tier-SAS opportunities / escalations
• Manage BA operations in S&OP and PRESOP
• Drive process improvements with a focus on order management and logistics
• Lead Demand Planning Function supporting CP & SPS in EASA

Accountabilities

• Acting as the escalation point of contact for Crop Protection supply in BA facilitating communication between the different functions and supply chain planners
• Leading CP supply process capability improvement activities within the BA
• Providing operational support for any supply/logistics escalation and ensuring swift resolution
• Lead NPI creation in all systems, costing & go live
• Works closely with regional and global supply chain stakeholders to align COGS & GP analysis.
• Review of Market drivers and assumptions that have impact on business plan & LP
• OPEX champion for the BA
• Monitor, Review & report EVENTS, ATM
• Effective, transparent and accurate data management in BA operating systems including but not limited to GSAP, IBP, APO, QLIKSENSE.
• SPOC on BA Supply Operations issues.
• Review, Analyze Presop commitments before signing off by Finance
• Represent P&S in BA S&OP
• Forecast accuracy & implementation of forecast monitoring digital metrics.
• Liaise with Tolling & Logistics Planner to ensure the Toll Production Schedule is aligned on monthly basis.
• To use market information to negotiate better supply dates and to minimize stock out .
• Align EASA Forecast in IBP and with the A.I. Allocation plan; communicate to both Customer Service & Logistics Manager and BA Head.
• Ensure key inputs into IBP and SAP are done and that any arising problems are communicated immediately with suggestions for improvement.
• Review Kenya EDF events on monthly and advise the Commercial Team on Supply Chain progression.
• Achieve forecast accuracy for 90days plan in PRE-SOP; capture Lost sales and opportunities

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES

Critical Knowledge

• Business degree , Supply Chain qualification is added advantage
• A sound understanding of Supply Chain processes in a large organisation.
• A wide appreciation of Information Technology (SAP).
• An understanding of Logistics On Time In Full and On Time Delivery.

Critical Skills

• Demonstrate a high level of integrity.
• Demonstrate strong analytical Skills and alertness.
• Strong communication skills is a prerequisite.
• Creativity as well as strategic / forward looking thinker.
• Management of accurate records & Data.
• Must have ability to follow up , monitor and keep accurate records.

Critical Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in a busy Supply Chain environment.
• Direct experience in IT based systems
• Experience in Sales operations & Supply Chain in a large / multinational organization.
• Working with teams with significant cross-functional interaction.
• Ability to meet strict reporting deadlines and working under minimal supervision

Key Competencies

• Experience in SAP and Inventory / stock control tools
• Working with database and reconciliation.
• Experience in Supply Chain & Sales operations.
• Excellent communication skills 

Core Competencies

• Performance Orientation• Understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Matching plans with resources, milestones and measures.
• Display drive and see opportunities when they arise – Passion

• Customer Focused• Knowledge and insights about customers and their needs – internal / external

• Change Orientation• Ability to fit in and change with business needs swiftly and effectively. Flexibility!
• Evidence of continuous self improvement and development

• Leadership• High alertness, integrity, openness and transparency

• Organisation Effectiveness• Builds positive win-win cross-functional relationships.
• Communicates effectively with key stakeholders (int/external).

• Strategic Ability • Delivers management / business reporting needs successfully.
• Thinks beyond the horizon and plans accordingly.

Other behaviors critical for the role

• Ability to work to strict timescales and deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and to feedback to cross functional stakeholders
• Ability to be flexible to meet both customer and business needs
• Ability to Collaborate as a team and drive collective success
• Must be Courageous to explore new paths and make bold moves
• Ability to hold self-Accountable for short- and long-term results
• Driven by Curiosity to innovate

Location: Kenya / Zambia