About Syngenta  

Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is focused on developing technologies and farming practices that empower farmers, so they can make the transformation required to feed the world’s population while preserving our planet. Its bold scientific discoveries deliver better benefits for farmers and society on a bigger scale than ever before. Guided by its Sustainability Priorities, Syngenta is developing new technologies and solutions that support farmers to grow healthier plants in healthier soil with a higher yield. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Read our stories and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram & X. 

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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 Production & Supply Team is seeking a Production & Supply Head for South in Buenos Aires. This role will contribute and drive the CU strategic agenda, delivering key financial and operational targets, transforming the business operations and building capabilities fit for the future. Responsible for leading the supply team to deliver the business imperatives while continually improving processes to respond to a dynamic environment, playing an active role in designing and implementing regional strategic priorities.

Accountabilities 

• Participates in the formation and transformation of CU strategy, business policy and objectives
• Contribute to the growth of the business through support in implementing supply chain, sourcing and production operations concepts and strategies. Act as an equal business partner to the CU Commercial teams
• Responsible for HSE, quality, supply planning, security and replenishment of supply, total cost of supply, inventory and risk management, S&OP, logistics, order management, import and customs and related Supply activities
• Improve supply chain digitalization; bring relevant information to assist in decision making
• Build a supply chain roadmap to identify strategic initiatives for the next 5 years
• Enhance customer touch points for positive experiences
• Improve the team’s capability and develop leaders for the future
• Co-ordinate Budget and Financial Plan preparation (ensuring realism & consistency) based on thorough assessments of forecast, economics, products, opportunities and resources
• Ensure CU assets operate to Global Supply standards and meet all applicable legislative requirements
• Benchmark and aim to be the # 1 P&S organization vs industry competition in the respective CU
• Represent the P&S function in the CU risk management committee, ensuring key P&S risks are recorded and managed

Required:

• 10+ years of experience leading a team covering Planning, Procurement, Logistics, HSE, Quality, Demand Management, Customer Service, preferably in a multinational Matrix organization
• Proficient in Spanish and English
• Business and Market knowledge: previous experience in South (Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia) is an advantage
• Enterprise Leadership capabilities: ability to transform
• Influence, ability to connect with different stakeholders
• Build a culture of innovation, Technology and automation knowledge
• Creative and proactive approach with good analytical skills, customer centric, result oriented
• Financial skills, understanding cost/benefit ratio, payback, NPV
• Energy, drive, persistence

Be part of the Syngenta Experience

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits
• Dynamic and international environment
• Modern office environment and collaboration tools
• Forward thinking policies (e.g. remote working, career breaks)
• Support personal development in a diverse and inclusive environment

Important: 

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment.

All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability.

* This position will not provide relocation support.

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