Logistics and Distribution Lead

Job title: Logistics and Distribution Lead

Company: Syngenta

Job description: About Syngenta

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. 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.

About Us

Through leading innovations, we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. The Logistics and Distribution Lead will be responsible for leading the Canadian crop protection and seeds logistics & distribution operational activities in order to meet business goals and operational/financial KPI’s. In this role, you will work in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that business plans are supported at the agreed service expectations. You will oversee the end to end movement of product from sourcing and storage to customer delivery and reverse logistics.

This position can be based within our Guelph, Ontario, and Calgary, Alberta offices or remotely across Canada.

Accountabilities

Responsible for distribution of Crop Protection and Seeds materials from all internal and outsourced sites to include outbound, interplant, and return shipments using various shipping modes.

Manage operational relationship and interface with Syngenta’s 3rd & 4th party logistics partners; including but not limited to annual review & contract agreements, identification & resolution of system issues, operational improvements and KPI metric performance

Monitor product supply on a regular basis per sales forecast and initiate necessary movements to avoid stock outs with Customer Service consultation

Develop a product deployment plan for domestic finished SKU’s from manufacturing sites based on production schedules and system demand plans

Ensure operational compliance in all related activities (transactional/documentation

Generate monthly accrual reports for logistics and distribution activities

Lead annual physical inventory counts and HSE audits including mediation of audit findings and improvements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Agriculture, or related field

4+ years of experience working within an agricultural or CPG business in distribution and/or planning

3+ years of hands-on experience in SAP or similar corporate ERP system

Strong Microsoft Office experience (Excel VLOOKUP’s and Pivot Tables experience with Power BI would be beneficial

Knowledge of logistics, distribution, and inventory management principles

Must be authorized to work in Canada for Syngenta without Employment Sponsorship

General knowledge of, and passion for Canadian Agriculture, including understanding of crops that are grown and knowledge of logistics, planning, and production principles is strongly desired

Knowledge of TDG (transportation of dangerous goods) guidelines and CPI (Consumer Price Index) would be an asset.

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.

Syngenta Contact Information:
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Syngenta Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and is able to accommodate persons with disabilities. For more information about accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or if you would like more information on our accommodation policies, please contact

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Location: Guelph, ON

Job date: Wed, 24 Feb 2021 23:15:26 GMT