Tolling & Logistics 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

• Production and maintenance of the Master Toll Production Schedule
• Maintenance of the Tolling Work In Progress (WIP) and Bill Of Material schedules
• Ensure alignment of the Tolling inventory figures with business and 3rd party warehouse provider – zero variance in inventory reports.
• Handling of shipment Logistics issues through interphasing with 3rd party provider (both secondary and primary logistics).
• Create / Identify opportunities for the team to liberate potential as well as enhance cross-functional communication and understanding.
• Manage Toller & tolling systems (3TP)
• Review of Toller KPI & SLA
• Manage NPI at toller & identify cost optimization
• Manage direct procurement of Bill of Materials and Direct Procurement service providers
• Review direct procurement and Logistics contracts, SLA and KPI

Accountabilities

• Work very closely with Supply Chain Controller on component inventory management to ensure accurate management reports are available on the set cyclical reporting schedules.
• Stock reconciliation on Tolling inventory with business and 3rd party provider and reporting monthly – arresting issues immediately and taking proactive measures to reconcile.
• Active participation in the Sales & Marketing monthly forecast meeting by presenting the Import and Toll Production Schedules.
• Providing weekly reports on shipment Logistics and Tolling status
• Serve as the interphase with 3rd party logistics provider by proper channeling and filing of Logistics documents (imports & exports)
• Take initiative to further develop Supply Chain processes (Tolling, Forecasting) to enhance business delivery
• Understand finance operations & working capital management
• Understanding and provision of direction on 4PL & 3PL processes

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

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
• A sound understanding of Logistics : local and international (4PL & 3PL)
• An appreciation of Finance operations & working capital management
• Knowledge of SAP and SAP modules such as APO, 3TP

Critical Skills:

• This role needs to demonstrate a high level of alertness, accuracy and integrity
• Strong analytical skills & use of data tools
• Solution oriented with ability to deliver with speed
• Up-to-date with market trends and proactive approaches must also be demonstrated.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are a prerequisite
• Creativity as well as strategic / forward looking thinker
• Sound knowledge of HSEQ standards in a toll & warehouse premises

Critical Experience:

• At least Five years experience in a busy Supply Chain environment.
• Direct experience in GSAP & SAP based systems in a large / multinational organisation.
• Working with teams with significant cross-functional interaction.
• Working with 4PL & 3PL
• Direct experience in managing procurement in multinational organisation
• Ability to meet strict reporting deadlines and working under minimal supervision.

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

• Vibrant cross-functional interaction to develop a healthy and interactive relationship across the business.
• Ability to work under pressure and to feedback to cross functional stakeholders
• Ability to represent effectively the Supply Chain Department in any Logistical function internally or externally.
• Ability to advise, question or redirect (if necessary) the department’s operations.
• 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

Critical success factors

• Actively participate in Tolling inventory management and reporting – Internal and 3rd Party, as well managing data accuracy and integrity with respect to overall business set standards.
• Accurate and regular Logistics , Tolling status reports
• Accurate inventory control at 3rd party warehouses
• Maintenance / improvement of existing tolling and shipment logistic processes for effeciency & effectiveness.
• 3rd Part management with regular KPI & SLA reviews
• Ability to effectively represent the Department in any Supply Chain forum on logistical planning.

Location: Kenya / Zambia