US Logistics Operations Specialist

Syngenta Group • Greensboro, NC

9h

About The Position

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. The US Logistics Operations Specialist orchestrates and implements comprehensive logistics strategies for US operations, while driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and performance across the supply chain network. This role leads the daily operations of US Logistics by planning seamless product delivery that optimizes efficiency, punctuality, quality assurance, and safety compliance across the entire US supply chain operation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or warehouse operations
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, logistics, distribution & inventory management principles
• Proficiency in Logistics based technology solutions (such as SAP, TMS, WMS)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make timely and efficient decisions

Responsibilities

• Bulk Transportation Management: Plan and manage domestic finished goods shipments from production and storage facilities (primary and secondary) to ensure timely placement of inventory to meet customer demands
• Optimize NA truck and rail fleet deployment strategically to ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders
• Troubleshoot and resolve shipment complications while managing system transactions to optimize freight movement
• Manage seasonal fluctuations and peak period planning
• Package Transportation Management: Track and analyze shipment progress with third party suppliers in real-time
• Troubleshoot and resolve shipment complications while managing system transactions to optimize freight movement
• Forge strategic partnerships with external suppliers to align transportation capabilities with production demands and customer expectations
• Strategically plan and monitor interplant shipments, stock transfer shipments, customer orders, and returns
• Manage seasonal fluctuations and peak period planning
• Warehouse Operations: Develop and maintain strategic relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs)
• Identify potential improvements in ways of working to improve efficiency and accuracy in warehouse operations
• Monitor warehouse performance and compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Oversee Crop Protection warehouse operations, planning for finished goods, raw materials, and packaging storage and handling to support US formulation and finished goods distribution
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Manage key suppliers to ensure their performance is compliant with KPIs and expectations of their contract
• Develop and maintain logistics performance dashboards
• Implement strategic supplier management approaches to resolve performance challenges
• Assess and adjudicate accessorial charge requests, balancing cost control with operational efficiency to optimize US Logistics spend
• Generate and present KPI, PGI, and Utilization reports to provide senior management with data driven solutions for continuous improvement
• Maintain optimal inventory accuracy through proactive discrepancy resolution, while implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory management systems and reduce errors.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Supply Chain Planning, Production, Direct Procurement, Digital Productivity & Innovation, Regulatory, Quality, Product Technology & Engineering, HSE, Customer Service, and NA Logistics colleagues
• Develop and Implement solutions for challenges arising in Distribution Planning, Inventory Management, Import/Export operations, and Production processes as they relate to the US Supply Chain
• Develop strategies to enhance customer satisfaction through improved logistics
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Sales and Marketing to align logistics capabilities with customer needs
• Continuous Improvement and Budget Management: Identify and propose new technologies or processes to improve efficiency
• Lead pilot programs for new technologies or processes
• Manage implementation of new logistics systems or processes
• Create and execute contingency plans for supply chain disruptions
• Spearhead data-driven initiatives to uncover and implement cost-reduction strategies throughout the end-to-end logistics network
• Utilize and maintain proficiency in relevant logistics and transportation management systems

Benefits

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members
• We offer 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, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits
• 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
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ( http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm )
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) ( http://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/firststep/poster_direct.htm )
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) ( http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level