Materials Planner

Syngenta; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in agricultural innovation located in Grangemouth is seeking a detail-oriented Materials Planner to manage supply chain relationships and ensure seamless production flow. This role offers an opportunity to shape planning systems for a new facility. Applicants should have a degree in logistics or a related field and strong SAP/ERP system knowledge. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

Up to 31.5 days annual holiday

Collaborative and friendly work environment

Wide range of training options

Qualifications

• Degree in logistics, business, or supply chain (or equivalent experience).
• Strong SAP/ERP system knowledge.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Outstanding communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Experience in supply chain processes.
• Ability to adapt quickly to demand changes.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor schedules and purchase orders for active ingredients, raw materials, and packaging.
• Build knowledge on portfolio of products.
• Monitor and maintain optimal safety stock levels.
• Coordinate with suppliers to secure delivery commitments.
• Track and report vendor OTIF performance.
• Create and manage purchase orders aligned with demand.
• Handle supplier complaints system.
• Optimize stock levels across multiple locations.
• Participate in manufacturing review meetings.
• Manage artwork change impacts on production.
• Support new product introductions.
• Coordinate with 3rd party warehousing and logistics providers.

Skills

SAP/ERP system knowledge

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork capabilities

Supply chain process experience

Ability to adapt to demand changes

Education

Degree in logistics, business, or supply chain

Job description

Overview

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

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. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Job Description

Join our newly established Seedcare facility and drive our supply chain success! We\'re seeking a detail-oriented Materials Planner to manage critical supply relationships and ensure seamless production flow. This is a unique opportunity to shape and drive our planning systems through startup, first manufacture, and production ramp-up of our new facility.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor schedules and purchase orders for active ingredients, raw materials, and packaging
• Build knowledge on portfolio of products
• Monitor and maintain optimal safety stock levels
• Coordinate with suppliers to secure delivery commitments
• Track and report vendor OTIF performance
• Create and manage purchase orders aligned with demand
• Handle supplier complaints system
• Optimize stock levels across multiple locations
• Participate in manufacturing review meetings
• Manage artwork change impacts on production
• Support new product introductions
• Coordinate with 3rd party warehousing and logistics providers

Qualifications

• Degree in logistics, business, or supply chain (or equivalent experience)
• Strong SAP/ERP system knowledge
• Proven problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
• Outstanding communication and teamwork capabilities
• Experience in supply chain processes
• Ability to adapt quickly to demand changes

Additional Information

Site Details

Syngenta\'s Grangemouth Manufacturing Centre is one of our two award-winning manufacturing sites in the UK. The site was founded in 1919 and today employs nearly 400 skilled people in a variety of roles that include manufacturing, engineering, scientific and production support. Our goal is to operate “safely, reliably and cost effectively” and to help growers protect their crops and increase their yield.

At Syngenta Grangemouth we have four plants dedicated to active ingredient (AI) manufacture, and one formulation and packaging plant. Our Seedcare asset is due to open in 2026.

What We Offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• The opportunity to develop and apply your science within the chemical industry.
• A highly collaborative, diverse and friendly work environment.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

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. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion