Senior Executive Inventory Management

Company Description

Syngenta headquartered in Basel, Switzerland and is among the world’s leading companies in Agriculture Crop Protection and ranks in the top 3 in the high value commercial Seeds market. In Syngenta we are helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 48,000 people in over 100 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities.

Join Syngenta and help build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet.

Job Description

Purpose:

1. Manage storage of goods to ensure that delivery orders are carried out correctly in safe and efficient way.
2. Monitor all the daily materials movement to different warehouses and monitoring delivery costs.
3. Lead the warehousing team and contribute to the targeted OTD (On time delivery) achievement.

Accountabilities:

1. Manage material movements and distribution processes to fulfill customer orders efficiently and effectively
2. Ensure warehouse governance (contract management, service level agreements, performance and continuous improvement)
3. Manage Warehouse’s operators and coordinate all actions needed for smooth supply operations
4. Ensure cost optimization for warehouse activities in accordance with budget limitations to achieve further savings
5. Is accountable for inventory management (Stock counting, stock report, FIFO or FEFO rules, etc.)
6. Ensure 3rd party providers adhere to Syngenta HSEQ standards
7. Contribute to the Supply Chain OPEX journey
8. Monitor KPI & Performance management

Qualifications

• Relevant working experience in warehouse, production & logistics; preferably in the Agri. Business; Minimum 2-3 years Experience is must.
• Proven track record in managing warehouse and/or logistics department
• Graduation / Post-Graduation from any reputed University (Public university will be preferred)
• An understanding of the Agrobusiness is preferable 
• Computer knowledge: Excellent IT knowledge (MS-Word, MS-Excel, PowerPoint, internet skills) and Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory management software (SAP) will be added advantage.
• Ability to collaborate with many people simultaneously, including local authorities, and to deal with many tasks at the same time
• Aptitude to work under pressure and deliver promises under tight timelines
• Talent to prioritize actions and ensure appropriate support and resource
• Strong negotiation and organizing skills
• Ability to act quickly and think one step in advance
• Agile to adapt to changes

Additional Information

Complexity:

• To be complied with both company & local regulatory policies and standards.
• Stakeholder management
• Ensure cost optimization and meet targeted savings according to performance indicators
• Inspire team member with effecting collaboration

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