Production & Supply Head ID & MY

Company Description

Syngenta  is one of the world’s leading agriculture innovation company ( Part of 23 Billion USD Syngenta Group) dedicated  to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities.

A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet.

Job Description

• As the most senior P&S representative, lead the Country P&S- ID+MY leadership team to deliver the business imperatives. Consisting of HSE, quality, planning, logistics, import and customs, customer service, CP FPP, seeds operations (if applicable partially), and procurement. Ensure coherence between country and functional based plans and activities. Reports to Asia P&S Head (solid line) and Country GM (dotted line)
• As a key member of the Country Leadership Team (CLT) and capability owner for P&S in country, design, contribute to and drive the Country strategic agenda, delivering key financial and operational targets, transforming the business operations and building capability fit for the future Responsible to continually improve processes to respond to a dynamic environment.
• Act as an equal business partner to the Country Commercial teams with the aim of assuring an effective integration of Regional P&S activities into the delivery of commercial strategies within the country (ID+MY), whilst serving as the primary voice of the country and customer to the wider P&S Function.

Accountabilities:

Member of the Country Leadership Team (CLT) representing P&S

• Participates in the formation and transformation of country strategy, business policy and objectives
• Contribute to the growth of the country business through support in implementing supply chain, sourcing and production and seeds operations concepts and strategies
• Improve supply chain digitalization; bring relevant information to assist in decision making
• Build a supply chain roadmap to identify strategic initiatives for next 5 years
• Enhance customer touch points for positive experiences
• Advise the CLT on the impact of strategic and day-to-day supply and business decisions and propose actions Problem solve P&S or related issues regardless of root cause and liaise with the wider P&S to the benefit of country priorities
• Benchmark and aim to be the # 1 P&S organization vs industry competition in the respective country
• Represent the P&S function in the country risk management committee, ensuring key P&S risks are recorded and managed.

Directly Lead Supply Team

• Improve the team’s capability and develop leaders for the future
• Drive change to enhance forecasting; supply intelligence, customer connect and channel visibility
• Responsible for HSE, quality, demand planning, security and replenishment of supply, total cost of supply, inventory and risk management, S&OP, logistics, order management, import and customs and related Supply activities.
• Oversee the Country S&OP processes and support of the commercial review process.
•  Co-ordinate Budget and Financial Plan preparation (ensuring realism & consistency) based on thorough assessments of forecast, economics, products, opportunities and resources.
• Ensure the business’s assets are safeguarded by the development and effective operation of DOA and procedural supply controls.
• Ensure country assets operate to Global Supply standards and meet all applicable legislative requirements.
• Meet the requirements of the company and external regulatory bodies for the provision of supply and financial information both at a local and international level.
• Ensure systems are in place to track compliance on Governance issues, e.g. Code of Conduct, Business Practices and other directives provided by Syngenta Regional and Global management.
• Represents the business on supply matters, internally and with external bodies (e.g. Auditors, Tax authorities, contractors, customers etc.) to meet statutory and legal requirements.
• Monitor and challenge supply performance against Country / Regional / Global KPI’s.

Region

As a member of the Regional P&S Leadership Team, play an active role in designing, transforming and implementing the regional P&S strategic priorities, aligned with the Country Leadership Team, and processes, aligned with global functional strategies, at a Regional & Country (ID+MY) level.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience leading a team covering Planning, Procurement, Logistics, HSES; Quality, Demand Management, & Customer Service, preferably in a multinational Matrix organization.
• Team acceleration and development
• General management skills
• Leadership skills
• Customer interaction experience
• General P&S knowledge
• Driving big transformation

Critical Skills & Experience:

• Relevant business degree
• Technology and automation knowledge
• Financial skills; understands cost/benefit ratio; payback; NPV
• Sound understanding of logistics, planning and supply chain management in a multinational organization
• Good knowledge of Global P&S Standards and Strategies
• Understanding of Local language will be preferred

Critical Technical, Professional and Personal Capabilities:

• Enterprise Leadership capabilities: ability to transform
• Project Management Skills
• Proven track record of improving processes
• Customer centric
• Creative and proactive approach with good analytical skills
• S&OP understanding, strategic product planning, forecasting knowledge.
• Business & market knowledge, Financial & systems awareness