We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Crop Protection Planning Process Lead to join our global Strategy and Planning team offering multiple opportunities to collaborate with and learn from colleagues and peers across the globe. You will lead the execution and continuous improvement of selected portfolio management processes and tools as part of the global Crop Protection Marketing Planning cycle. You will be responsible for driving and/or coordinating effective and well-orchestrated yearly processes in the areas of long-term marketing planning, product portfolio reviews, range rationalization, and other. The Crop Protection Planning Process Lead will work closely with key marketing planning roles and colleagues from other functions such as Production & Supply from around the world.

The role will involve identifying process improvement opportunities and presenting solution proposals to senior management to secure support and drive the implementation of improvements and change management. Additionally, you will contribute to selected projects in the Crop Protection Strategy and Business Development team.

 

Qualifications and required experience

Highly experienced in Planning and Process management roles with the ability to assess and drive efficient processes across complex, global organisations.Experience with managing projects of significant complexity and large number of (senior) stakeholders, often with different priorities.Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) with an ability to relay complex information in a clear and simple manner to a varied audience, across a variety of platforms and regions.Ability to drive process improvements and change management effectively.Flexibility to travel on an ad-hoc basis when required.
Company Description

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.

Additional Information

The preference is for the role to be based in Manchester or Fulbourn, but we will consider other locations in Europe within a time zone that is within a two-hour range of CET (Central European Time). There will be ad-hoc travel across Europe.

What we offer

Extensive benefits package.Opportunity to be part of the global Strategy and Planning team offering multiple opportunities to collaborate with and learn from colleagues and peers across the globe.Flexible working.We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.  Learning culture and wide range of training options.

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