Regional Supply Chain Manager-SPS AMEA & JANZ

Role purpose

• Actively work with the CP Supply Chain including the in-market supply teams in AMEA/JANZ to deliver an integrated supply chain performance that delivers the service levels agreed with the AMEA/JANZ SPS LT.
• Ensure new product introductions are launched on time and range is managed to maximize business contribution.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the target operating model for AMEA/JANZ SPS portfolio as part of the strategic agenda & transformation plan i.e. prosumer e-commerce 3rd party adjacent technologies and M&A initiatives with P&S implications.
• Develop implement and maintain a strategy and way of working for SPS supply activities across the AMEA/JANZ region.
• Establish end to end supply chain optimization across AMEA/JANZ region including localization of production via FFP network including unique formulations to SPS i.e. Rodenticides Gel Baits & granule formulations & biologicals.

Accountabilities

• Provide the SPS Supply Chain functional input to the Regional SPS Leadership Team and is a member of the Regional SPS LT and ensure that the interests of SPS are represented within the wider Syngenta organization.
• Build and maintain a connection with the AMEA/JANZ Supply Operations LT and the SPS Global Supply structure ensuring proper coordination and leverage of opportunities with the CP organization.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Target Operating Model for SPS to support the AMEA/JANZ Business ambition and GTM models in conjunction with the Transformation Team AMEA/JANZ LT
• Establish objective Supply Chain performance measures and targets track performance and with the assistance of AMEA/JANZ CP Supply Team deliver improvement projects which meet the future business requirements.
• Coordinate with the Business Managers and Development team and with the Global Supply Chain Managers new product introductions and supply chain design implemented through the CP Supply Chain Team
• Support Global supply chain strategy to improve end to end optimization in AMEA/JANZ region.
• Participate in the monthly SOP to drive Supply Chain related decisions and actions particularly around customer service levels inventory cover and improvements in forecasting.
• Implement improved ways of working processes for 3rd party and adjacent technologies.
• Provide leadership and direction to the CP Supply Coordinators for SPS in Planning Logistics and Siting & Asset Management for AMEA/JANZ SPS portfolio.
• Actively participate & provide leadership development and challenging feedback to SPS LT.

Critical success factors & key challenges

• Build an Operating Model that supports scale-up of new and growing business opportunities specifically in Prosumer/e-commerce partnerships Cross-Category offers Farm Hygiene and Biologicals.
• Establish and develop the relationships within CP AMEA/JANZ Supply Chain with the AMEA/JANZ LT and key markets with the GSCMs and other regional teams necessary to deliver the supply objectives.
• Improve inter-regional supply chain ways of working in SPS portfolio.
• Improve the process for managing new product introductions to ensure that changes are fully assessed understood and agreed to before implementation and business risks are managed.
• Provide high quality and timely supply chain input to the ELT and ESOP.
• A subject matter expert and role model for embedding Operations Management within the region

Knowledge experience & capabilities

Critical knowledge

• Minimum BSc degree MSc preferred.
• S&OP inventory management and Customer Service process understanding.
• Strong knowledge in supply related functions such as demand management planning forecasting MRP DRP distribution and warehousing.
• Strong knowledge in the principles of accounting pertaining to product costing distribution costing duties taxes.
• Knowledge or familiarity with Syngenta or Agricultural Industry products and the regional market.

Critical experience

• Conceptual and strategic thinking and planning abilities.
• Strong customer focus with leadership interpersonal teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with strong communication and negotiating skills.
• MRP/MPS/DRP Knowledge.

Critical technical professional and personal capabilities

• SOP Business Processes.
• Supply operations planning and manufacturing.
• Transportation across borders duties levies and warehousing process management.
• Customs process familiarity.
• SAP experience an asset

Critical leadership capabilities

Set direction.

Sets ambitious strategic goals.

• Develops clever strategies and sets aligned objectives for individuals and teams.

Communicates inspirationally.

• Gains commitment of key reports and stakeholders in a compelling way
• Helps us see how our objectives add to the company strategy and add value.

Create edge.

Steps beyond comfort zones

• Provides support for individuals and teams to work at their creative edge.

Focuses energy on must-wins.

• Creates passion and excitement.

Drive results.

Manages Performance to ensure high standards.

• Skillfully plans organizes and monitors performance to meet deadlines.
• Senses and adapts to the changing environment to achieve excellence in delivery.

Liberate potential.

Develops self and others.

• Coaches people to excel by giving clear direct and skillful feedback.

Coaches to release creativity and innovation.

• Coaches people to connect across functions and boundaries to spark innovation.

Additional Information :

Note: 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 gender identity marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. 

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