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. 

We make a difference 

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 Supply Chain Management team is seeking a Planning Capabilities Manager in Argentina. This role will bring LATAM supply planning capabilities to next level maturity through engagement of Supply Planning key users (Asset Planners, Tolling, Supply Chain Planners, Vendor Scheduler, CU Supply Planners, Demand Planners) with regular trainings, refresh webinars, community discussions, tracking of incidents and change requests, monitoring and driving regional roadmaps, and coordination with the IT teams and Global DP&I Planning team.

Accountabilities 

• To lead and set direction for the development and the continuous improvement of Supply Planning capabilities across the LATAM Region for CP aiming to deliver measurable productivity improvements.
• To ensure maximum leverage of the platforms: APO across all Business Units to provide efficiency gains, simplicity, and an improved customer experience.
• Contribute (with Demand Planning) to the quality of information coming and sending from and to IBP.
• To support end-to-end supply planning process development across CUs, the LATAM Region and across functions.
• Support the LATAM supply planning change agenda in coordination with project managers, BPCs and Supply Planning Excellence Head.
• Collaborate with LATAM Supply Operations Head to develop and deliver LATAM supply planning strategy.
• Drives standard ways of working.
• Supports the regional project portfolio of supply chain planning improvements. Effectively addresses issues and manages escalation.
• Is the point of contact for global improvement initiatives.
• Manages interfaces and ways of working with other functions like IT, Logistics, FPP, etc. to ensure alignment.
• Works with external partners to bring-in planning best-practices and latest thinking.

Required  

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner across organizational hierarchies at local, regional, and global levels.
• Operational Excellence and continuous improvement skills.
• Working knowledge of Agile frameworks and methodologies.
• Strong analytical mindset coupled with strategic execution capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in data analytics tools and interpretation.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influential leadership skills.
• Business-level English proficiency (written and verbal).

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. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Important: 

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. 

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta Group 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. 

*This position will require immediate availability. 

Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life. 

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