Distribution Specialist 2
- Full-time
Company Description
Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.
Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.
Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.
Job Description
The Distribution Specialist 2 will be responsible for overseeing the transportation and distribution of products to customers within assigned territories. They will work closely with distribution companies, customers, carriers, internal sales partners, and warehouse personnel to ensure timely and efficient delivery of products
Accountabilities:
- Coordinate transportation and logistics for agricultural products, including working with suppliers, transportation companies, and warehouse personnel.
- Monitor and track shipments to ensure timely and efficient delivery of products.
- Manage inventory of agricultural products and coordinate with suppliers and warehouse personnel to ensure adequate supply.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards for the transportation and distribution of agricultural products.
- Work closely with site leadership to understand production schedules and ensure timely delivery of products.
- Maintain relationships with transportation companies, suppliers, and warehouse personnel to ensure efficient and effective logistics operations.
- Support process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Collaborate with other departments within the company to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of products.
- Maintain compliance with site HSE protocols and Syngenta HSE policies and employee code of conduct.
- Manage the scale for inbound and outbound scale tickets.
Qualifications
- Critical Knowledge: High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Critical Experience: 3+ years of logistics, supply chain, production, operations, or other agricultural industry related planning and scheduling experience.
- Critical Capabilities: Use of Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and SAP for transactional accuracy, High attention to detail, strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Capable of managing multiple shipments and distribution activities efficiently.
- Capable of using logistics software, warehouse management systems for tracking and managing shipments.
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, 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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