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At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.

Purpose:

The role is focused on handling CP Supply Planning, Replenishment and Goods Purchasing processes in gSAP; facilitating IBP CP pre-SOP Bulgaria and North Macedonia, including preparation of the process prior the meeting, USF, CSF, Return lines and post meting actions; maintaining and ensuring accurate master data in gSAP, IBP and etc.; supporting artwork and label preparation; ensuring on time and in good quality supply according to the sales plan; proactively reducing inventory levels.

The CP Demand Planning Lead Bulgaria and North Macedonia role is part of the CP Supply Chain function.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handle material management process (AGI codes creation, changes in MDM)
• Maintain and ensure accurate master data in gSAP and rest related platforms, like IBP, TS and etc.
• Prepare process of IBP CP pre-SOP (MDM validation, act sales validation and etc.)
• Facilitate IBP CP pre-SOP to capture accurately USF, CSF, returns and actions.
• Deputize Other Demand Planning Leads within the GA
• Follow up off-meeting actions linked to IBP cycle.
• Analyze statistical data and maintain stat forecast line to support decision making during the IBP CP pre-SOP.
• Support marketing and sales teams in developing/maintaining sales lines in IBP
• Develop, maintain and coordinate CP Supply plan (tactical), replenishment proposals and purchase orders in fully alignment with the IBP sales plans and regional guidance.
• Reflect properly downside and upsides during the IBP CP pre-SOP and after in all related to tools and files.
• Follow up of E2E purchase orders with great collaboration with region and customer service
• Support artwork coordinator with full alignment with local marketing and regulatory,
• Prepare reports in line with business requirements within the scope of the role.
• Actively support Customer Service in daily operations.
• Proactively support redeployments and other initiatives linked to flexibility in supply.

CRITICAL EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Experience of min. 3 years in Customer Service, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics roles
• Experience in international logistics and Dangerous Good Transportation, BIO shall be seen as advantage
• Fluency in English
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems
• Excellent Excel knowledge and experience.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to act under tight timelines.
• Ability to negotiate and manage/resolve conflicts with sales & marketing managers, and other parties
• Continuously learning and following legislation related to our products, customs, dangerous goods transport
• Continuous and effective communication and work with Finance, Regulatory, Sales and Marketing