Europe Seeds Supply Chain Analyst
- Full-time
Company Description
About Syngenta
At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities. We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance. Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.
Job Description
The Europe Seeds Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for leveraging multiple data sources to monitor daily supply chain execution, generate performance KPIs, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The role plays a key part in cost control, budget tracking, and data-driven decision-making to optimize warehousing and transportation flows. The Logistics Analyst also ensures performance and compliance monitoring of external transportation providers, including service quality and transport safety data.
Accountabilities
Supply Chain Execution & Performance Monitoring
- Define, produce, and maintain logistics KPIs (service level, cost, productivity, inventory, transport performance, etc.)
- Monitor daily logistics and supply chain execution using data from ERP, TMS, WMS, and other operational systems
- Track warehouse capacities, utilization, bottlenecks
- Track transport execution performance
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and timely availability for operational and management reviews
- Identify deviations, risks, and inefficiencies in logistics flows
- Propose & follow up on corrective actions with service providers when performance deviates from targets
- Ensure proper collection, monitoring, and reporting of transport safety and loading security data
Business Insights
- Analyze trends and root causes
- Support continuous improvement and operational excellence projects through data analysis and performance tracking
- Provide weekly/monthly insight packs to Logistics Operations Lead & Transport/Warehouse Manager
- Support tender analysis, carrier performance reviews, and warehousing strategy with data
Decision Support
- Supply data for allocation decisions, contingency planning, peak season planning
- Run scenario analyses when needed (warehouse constraints, shipment peaks, transport delays)
Cost & Budget Analysis
- Track logistics budgets and monitor cost evolution (transport, warehousing, handling, inventory related costs)
- Perform detailed cost analyses and variance analysis versus budget and forecasts
- Provide insights and recommendations to optimize logistics costs and improve cost-to-serve
- Support decision-making related to storage strategies, transport modes, and network optimization
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- Fluent English language knowledge, French language knowledge nice to have
- 2–5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain analytics, or a similar analytical role
- Experience working with logistics service providers is a strong advantage Technical & Analytical Skills
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
- Advanced Excel and PowerBI skills
- Knowledge of ERP/TMS/WMS systems
- Solid understanding of logistics cost structures and supply chain KPIs
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
- Ability to translate data into actionable insights • Structured, detail-oriented, and results-driven mindset
- Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Additional Information
What We Offer
- An environment where every voice matters, professional growth is encouraged, and work-life balance is prioritized.
- Comprehensive benefits package tailored to your location along with learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and additional benefits in accordance with local practices.
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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