Soybean Supply Planning Manager

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. 

Develop and execute balanced soybean supply plans for North America, covering the 0-18 month operational horizon, aligning supply with demand across various crops and locations.

• Supply Planning & Optimization: Develop and maintain balanced supply plans, considering production capacity, demand forecasts, and inventory levels. This includes managing allocations, creating the Rough Cut Capacity Plan (RCCP), and optimizing asset utilization
• Quality Assurance & Control: Oversee all aspects of quality testing, assurance, and data analysis, ensuring high-quality product for plant operations, planning, sales, and distribution. This includes coordinating sample submissions, developing data analysis tools, and leading quality process improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with commercial, crop, production, packaging, labeling, marketing, legal, product development, and seed care teams. Manage vendor relationships for seed sourcing.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, develop, and mentor the Seeds Operational Planning team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. This includes setting ambitious goals, implementing strategies, and monitoring team performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously review and improve planning processes, identifying and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Actively participate in cross-functional initiatives (Planning Excellence & S&OP Excellence) to drive improvements.

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field.
• 5-7 years’ experience in supply chain management, quality control, or data analysis.
• 3 + years proven leadership experience in a relevant industry.
• Preferred agriculture or seed industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in demand and supply planning, production scheduling.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools (QMS, ERP, SAP, Microsoft Office, etc.).

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.  
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. 
Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

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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