Supply Planner

Into Action

If you are going to work as a Supply Planner, you will be part of a diverse team. In this role you will coordinate the supply plan execution over the next 3-18 months, to satisfy customer orders on requested delivery date as agreed per approved regional sales plan. The Supply Planner delivers an on-going up-to-date valid plan and ensures accurate and timely execution of the midterm planning activities, balancing supply and demand from untreated seeds to enhanced seeds. You will set priorities and resources, manage exceptions, and provide options to meet availability and phasing issues. The supply planner coordinates the information flow on availability with the Crop Planner, farms, distribution hubs and Customer Service. You will manage this in collaboration with different departments across the globe.

The Challenge

As a Supply planner you are aware of how the internal and external environment is affecting the products you are planning. On a daily basis you will be dealing with demand changes and uncertainties which make it challenging to ensure the delivery of sales. During the process you will control inventory levels and take timely action if necessary. You will take ownership of problems and try to solve them as good as possible. You’ll be in charge of monthly controlling the demand consumption and supply performance. The planner also identifies and resolves imbalances in demand and supply. As a Supply planner you act as primary contact for enquiries for assigned crops and you will develop, maintain and execute the seed enhancement plan.

Your Profile

We are looking for someone with at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field, backed up with several years of experience in an international business environment. To succeed this position, you preferably have experience with Planning Cycles, Sales Cycles, Production and Processes and have excellent communication skills in English. A high knowledge of Excel is requested and preferably experience with SAP. The ideal candidate has high analytical and problem-solving skills, a customer focus and is result oriented.

Your Chance

Plant your career with us If you recognize yourself in the profile and would like to be part of our team, do not wait any longer and upload your resume and motivation letter at www.syngenta.com  If you would like to have more information about this vacancy please contact our recruiter Alwin Wennink at alwin.wennink@syngenta.com