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Seeds Field Crops Logistics Excellence Lead Europe

Seeds Field Crops Logistics Excellence Lead Europe

Syngenta SeedsBudapest, Budapest, Hungary
6 days ago
Job description

Job Description

As a crucial member of our Excellence Team, we are seeking an experienced Logistics Excellence Lead to drive transformation and operational excellence across our European Seeds business. This strategic role will be instrumental in shaping and executing our end-to-end logistics strategy, optimizing our distribution network, and delivering exceptional customer service through innovative solutions, while establishing the right governance for the integrity and sustainability of our processes and systems.

Excellence Team Context

As part of the Seeds Excellence Team, this role will :

  • Drive process standardization and governance across the logistics processes
  • Collaborate with other Excellence Team members to ensure integrated solutions
  • Establish and maintain robust frameworks for sustainable process improvements
  • Champion best practices and knowledge sharing across countries and regions
  • Support the development of excellence capabilities within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Partner with Seeds Supply Chain leadership to develop and execute comprehensive logistics strategies aligned with business objectives
  • Design and implement a 5-year logistics transformation roadmap
  • Lead the optimization of warehouse and distribution network for both primary and secondary logistics
  • Drive sustainable and innovative solutions in transport and warehousing operations.
  • Operational Excellence

  • Develop and implement systematic approaches to enhance logistics performance and efficiency
  • Oversee warehouse capacity management at regional and local levels
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost and service levels
  • Establish and monitor KPIs for European logistics activities.
  • Technology & Innovation

  • Drive digital transformation initiatives in logistics operations
  • Act as logistics business process owner for S / 4 HANA implementation in Europe
  • Identify and implement emerging industry best practices and technologies.
  • Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with Customer Service Excellence Lead to enhance supply chain performance
  • Manage relationships with 3PL / 4PL providers and local authorities
  • Partner with global teams to ensure regional alignment with corporate standards.
  • Qualifications

    At Syngenta we are highly people focused – we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution. Business partners are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams and lead by example. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves.

    You will be a great fit if you have :

  • 8+ years of progressive experience in logistics and supply chain management
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field
  • Proven track record in managing complex logistics transformation projects.
  • Experience working with external service providers (3PL, 4PL) and local authorities.
  • Strong experience in change management and implementing large-scale transformations.
  • Proficiency in SAP logistics modules and EDI systems
  • Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel
  • Experience with logistics-specific software solutions
  • Certification in Program and Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is an advantage.
  • Experience in continuous improvement and supply chain methodologies (Lean / Six Sigma, SCOR) is an advantage.
  • Fluent Business English required.
  • Additional Information

    Our efforts to become a really good place to work :

  • Dynamic and international team with great atmosphere
  • Possibilities to learn and grow
  • Possibility of working from home.
  • 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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