Global Supply Chain Planner - Active Ingredients

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in our dynamic Supply Chain Planning team in Manchester? We are seeking a talented Global Supply Chain Planner to manage the end-to-end supply chain for some of our active ingredient families (with an average portfolio of an average portfolio of $200mil inventory value), with defined geographical scope, providing options to meet commercial upsides and downsides.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

• Manage the overall supply/demand balance for the respective portfolio by reviewing the sales forecast, Active Ingredients (AI) net demands, and creating balanced production/purchase plans for the planning horizon.
• Evaluate the system proposed supply plans and proactively identify demand uncertainties and future supply constraints to develop options/scenarios, ensuring that future supply plans are optimized.
• Provide operational coordination across the end-to-end supply chain to achieve the right balance between inventory and customer service levels.
• Manage and maintain planning system master data quality and system parameterization to ensure quality automated supply plan generation.
• Utilize financial metrics to optimize cash management when managing trade-offs between inventory, production, purchases and logistics decisions.
• Actively contribute to and coordinate execution of supply chain (re)design activities in close cooperation with the supply chain teams.
• Manage the planning reporting for sales and inventory; support AI planning team on monthly reporting cycle and develop and maintain reporting platform and KPI dashboard.

Qualifications and required experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Mathematics, Logistics, Science, or Engineering
• Experience in collating and analysing data to drive process optimisation and implement measurable improvements to operational efficiency
• Innovative mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
• Understanding of Supply Chain Planning processes is an advantage
• Proficiency in ERP systems, advanced planning systems, and manufacturing processes is an advantage
• Expert-level Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel (pivot tables, dashboards)
• Fluency in English; additional languages are advantageous

Site Details

The role is based in our Global Operations Centre in Didsbury, near Manchester. This is a hybrid contract, with a minimum 2 -3 days per week to be worked in the office, with remote working available for the remainder of the week (for the first few months, there will be a requirement to spend up to 3 days per week onsite). The site is a local hub for worldwide operations, ensuring growers, globally, have access to the right product at the right time. You will find a dynamic and agile working environment, with a diverse and inclusive culture. 

What we offer

• Base salary of £52-£62k per annum depending on experience
• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday plus 8 UK Bank Holidays.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.
• Good onsite facilities

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

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. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion