Import Export Logistics Manager NA

Syngenta Group • Greensboro, NC

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

Syngenta Crop Protection is a world market leader in crop protection, helping farmers to counter 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, protecting them from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland. The Import Export Logistics Manager will lead the NA import export team to deliver effective and compliant import and export shipping for the NA region adhering to all applicable requirements, internal, external, legal, regulatory, health, safety, and environmental.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain or similar field
• 5+ years of Import/Export experience
• 3+ years of management experience
• Strong knowledge of SAP and logistics management systems such as GTS and GTNexus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Fluency in English is essential
• Ability to work in a challenging and busy environment

Nice To Haves

• International Trade / Business and/or additional customs certification preferred
• International logistics experience with chemical industry preferred
• other languages are a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage complex regulatory requirements for international shipments and escalations
• Drive and lead positive change and continuous improvement
• Lead the optimization of NA foreign trade operations and duty spend as well as monitoring geopolitical and trade shifts
• Management of supplier relationships (Global 4PL and Lead Customs Broker) through monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews with auditable tracking of actions and resolutions
• Overseeing import/export/FTZ processes ensuring compliance with trade regulations and handling compliance issues
• Ensure coordination with internal stakeholders: planning, trade compliance, finance, global logistics, production
• Support regional implementation of global initiatives by resourcing and networking with other departments to support successful outcomes

Benefits

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
• Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees