Inventory Distribution Lead

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.

We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, we are currently seeking an Inventory and Distribution Lead in Pekin, IL.

You will help shape the future of agriculture by:

• Accurate and timely management of the warehouse process of products to customers and intercompany transfers
• Ensuring product quality shipping to Customer and Suppliers meets Syngenta specifications and timeliness
• Maintaining professional and courteous interaction with core carriers and other key stakeholders
• Responsible for the dispatch of inventory obsolescence 
• Provide leadership in fostering an operational culture founded on HSE, Quality, and process improvement

Accountabilities

• Line manager for personnel, including contract labor, for warehousing and distribution activities
• Collaboration with Site Manager and Plant Operations Lead, as required, in areas of operations/production
• Coordinate and direct scheduling of needed inventory to facilitate the fulfillment of actionable orders on a timely and efficient manor
• Provide clear communication to Customer Operations group on production scheduling and product availability
• Coordinate the defaults, orders and interplant activity
• Coordinate incoming product to align with actionable orders and production schedule
• Responsible for finished goods inventory accuracy and warehouse management at site(s) in adherence of company specifications
• Assist with operational and capital budgets for area of responsibility
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Quality Business Systems and processes, systems and programs for site operations
• Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE, quality, and other corporate policies, procedures and guidelines
• Active engagement in Syngenta’s Goal Zero initiative
• Assist in other areas of the office and/or plant as workload requires
• Cross-functional knowledge and participation in plant activities; e.g. conditioning, treating, packaging, rework, and others as assigned by plant management
• Understanding of seed labeling laws, seed certification laws and interstate shipment regulations

• BS in Agriculture or Business Management is preferred or equivalent work experience and knowledge considered
• At least 3 years of experience preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• Knowledge of general industry procedures, practices, and terminology
• Excellent communication skills
• PC and business software skills
• Ability to adapt to changing environmental/situational needs
• Ability to make timely, effective decisions
• Ability to remain flexible and responsive when faced with multiple urgent requests

What We Offer

A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members

We offer 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, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits

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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