at Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC in Pekin, Illinois, United States
Job Description
We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, we are currently seeking an Inventory and Distribution Lead in Pekin, IL.
You will help shape the future of agriculture by:
Accurate and timely management of the distribution process of products to customers and intercompany transfers
Ensuring product quality shipping to Growers and Suppliers meets quality specifications and timeliness
Maintaining professional and courteous interaction with customers
Responsible for the dispatch of inventory obsolescence
Fostering an operational culture founded on HSE, Quality, and process improvement
Accountabilities
Assist Production Manager, as required in areas of operations/production
Coordinate and direct scheduling of needed inventory to facilitate the fulfillment of orders on a timely and efficient manor
Coordinate the defaults, orders and interplant activity
Coordinate incoming product through delivery confirmation and shipment priorities
Responsible for finished goods inventory accuracy and warehouse management at site(s) in adherence of company specifications
Oversees personnel, including contract labor, for warehousing and distribution activities
Assist with agronomic field activities
Assist with operational and capital budgets for area of responsibility
Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Quality Business Systems and processes, systems and programs for site operations
Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE, quality, and other corporate policies, procedures and guidelines
Active engagement in Syngenta's Goal Zero initiative
Cross-functional knowledge and participation in plant activities; e.g. conditioning, treating, packaging, rework, and others as assigned by plant management
Understanding of seed labeling laws, seed certification laws and interstate shipment regulations
Coordinate activities with NA Logistics Team
Manage scheduling, warehousing shipping timelines and inventory accuracy
Ensure seed inventories meet demands in terms of quantity and quality
Assist with the hiring, training and development of employees
Qualifications
BS in Agriculture or Business Management is preferred or equivalent work experience and knowledge considered
Knowledge of general industry procedures, practices, and terminology
Excellent communication skills
PC and business software skills
Ability to adapt to changing environmental/situational needs
Ability to make timely, effective decisions
Ability to remain flexible and responsive when faced with multiple urgent requests
Additional Information
What We Offer:
Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year
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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.
