ROLE PURPOSE 

The purpose of this role is to:

Ensure the smooth coordination of the product flow from exporting country till the moment product enters the SYT warehouse/final shipping destinationCoordinate and collaborate across boundaries to lift any road-blockers both potential and actualBe a primary point of contact for potential problem resolution, resource allocation for problem resolution and leading the progressEnsure the work with 3rd parties involved (customs brokers, official authority bodies, Logistic partners etc) are based on standard operating procedures and daily management systems

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Coordinate and control of the documentation flow of the importation process, involving actively wherever required to ensure flawless  process of product inboundInvolve actively with cross-boundary counterparts from exporting side to clear unnecessary road-blockers if any and apply for necessary resource allocation if required to solve potential and actual issuesBe on top of the issues to minimize any lead time loss and also pro-actively engage with necessary parties (customs brokers, sending parties, state authorities) to prevent future repetitions of the problemControl the payments of the taxes, fees and duties to necessary parties on timeMaintain the necessary service level for both internal and external counterparts (warehouses, customs brokers etc) to ensure communication flow is efficient on upcoming and planning importationsKeep necessary parties updated and engage with corporate affairs in advance on potential and actual legislation updates to be ready to react pro-actively or re-actively in an effective way to minimize  the business impactKeeping track of the records to ensure KPIs are matched and the performance progress in on trackMaintain proper follow up on pre-import and quarantine processes as well as with GMO labs via customs broker or directly where necessary

Ensure the system side of all the related transactions are performed on time

Company Description

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting.  From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases
as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES

Critical knowledge

Knowledge of Logistics, customs and physical distribution (import-export) processesUnderstanding, and knowledge of Syngenta business, TR agricultural market, distribution system, customers and productsKnowledge in SAPComputer literacyFluent in English and Turkish   (verbal as well as in writing)Experience in logistics

Critical experience

1-3 year experience in physical distribution in CP and/or seed industryDemonstrated experience of ERP/MRP systemsSAP and Microsoft office skillsProven ability to deliver promises under tight time lines

Critical technical and professional capabilities

Excellent communication skillsResult oriented and customer focusedStrong communication and collaboration skillsGood project management and organizational skillsHigh level of computer ability in data management systems and office programsAnalytical and commercially well developedProficient time management skillsQuality conscious and service mindedAble to cope with pressure and conflicting demandsKnowledge of upgrading techniquesProblem solving ability / decision making ability / pro-active issue management