Planning Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

About Syngenta 

At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest. 

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta's Production & Supply Team is looking for a Planning Team Lead. This position will oversee plant planning, asset and vendor scheduling, import/export coordination, and site logistics at the Syngenta facility in South Carolina.

The role guarantees reliable supply and efficient operations while aligning with global Production & Supply standards by managing planning activities, supporting new product launches, ensuring operational readiness, and facilitating the integration of systems, processes, and organizational changes needed to grow the biologicals portfolio.

Accountabilities:

• Oversee Orangeburg plant planning, asset and vendor scheduling, import/export coordination, and plant logistics, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution through standardized processes, SAP-based production scheduling, accurate master data (BOMs, routings, work centers), variance analysis, and effective support of new product introductions, while maintaining alignment with the global Valagro Production & Supply organization on volume splits, destination requirements, and premix flows managed from Italy.
• Provide leadership and governance for planning processes, production scheduling, new product introductions, and alignment with global supply planning to enable efficient and scalable Orangeburg site operations.
• Ensure the reliable supply of biological products by driving effective planning, coordination, and execution across supply chain stakeholders.
• Drive the S4 HANA integration by sustaining Syngenta Biologicals processes and systems, evaluating business processes and Production & Supply resourcing needs, and preparing the plant through relevant training.
• Development and implementation of the team’s Target Operating Model to support increasing Orangeburg production volumes and evolving business needs.
• Drive operational readiness and continuous improvement initiatives to support the successful growth of the Biologicals portfolio.

Required:

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred, or relevant experience. Subject Matter Expert in nSAP/gSAP/SAP4-related functions.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in production planning, supply chain coordination, plant operations, or related manufacturing support functions.
• Ability to work in an environment of high customer delivery expectations, a high level of manufacturing execution, and a high level of change.
• Sales & Operations (S&OP), inventory management, and Customer Service process understanding.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Knowledge or familiarity with Syngenta or Agricultural Industry products and the regional market.

Desired:

• Ability to integrate Syngenta Biologicals Production & Supply-related processes into Crop Protection.
• Ability to contribute to Legal Entity Transfer and Legal Entity Merger of Valagro activities.
• Ability to build an operational model for current and future biological products.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with different groups, both inside and outside of the Syngenta organization.
• Ability to demonstrate strategic and tactical thinking by turning long-term objectives into practical plans, priorities, and daily decisions that support performance, supply reliability, and continuous improvement.

• Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• This position is eligible to drive the plant pool vehicle for business traveling purposes.

What We Offer: 

• 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. 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here:  

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. 

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