Supply Specialist - Biologicals

Syngenta; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Syngenta is seeking a highly organized Supply Operations Specialist to join its Global Biologicals Production & Supply team in Manchester. The position is critical for managing supply chain operations across global fronts, ensuring optimal service levels and issue resolution. The ideal candidate should have a background in supply chain management and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

Up to 31.5 days annual holiday

Wide range of training options

Good onsite facilities

Qualifications

• Solid experience in supply chain operations, with expertise in planning processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-regional collaboration.
• Proficiency in English and familiarity with additional languages is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage global third-party Biologicals planning and operational oversight.
• Resolve supply chain issues and drive stakeholder alignment.
• Ensure compliance with legal and internal standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Tools

SAP

APO

Job description

Company Description

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

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Supply Operations Specialist to join our Global Biologicals Production & Supply team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing the supply chain operations for our third-party Biologicals deals on a global scale. The position plays a pivotal role in balancing inventory targets and customer service levels, resolving complex supply chain issues, and driving stakeholder alignment across our global network. This position requires expertise in core planning processes across country, regional, and global levels, with a strong focus on forecast management and operational excellence. We are looking for a highly collaborative candidate with an end-to-end process mind-set and a robust background in supply chain processes, preferably within the biologicals or agricultural industry. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

• Manage global third-party Biologicals planning and operational oversight, balancing inventory targets and customer service levels
• Resolve supply chain issues, provide S&OP inputs, and conduct supplier operations reviews
• Drive stakeholder alignment, and act as subject matter expert for key processes
• Maintain supply chain maps, data, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and Syngenta's internal standards
  
  

Qualifications And Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Solid experience in supply chain operations, with expertise in core planning processes across country, regional, and global levels
• Strong knowledge of supply chain tools and processes, particularly in planning (SAP, APO, reports)
• Familiarity with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and master data requirements
• Experience in different supply operations functions at country or regional level
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to collaborate across regions, cultures, and companies
• Proficiency in English; Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills are advantageous
• Experience in supplier or customer-facing roles is beneficial
• Demonstrated ability to learn and develop good end-to-end process understanding
  
  

Additional Information

Site Details

The role is based in our Global Operations Centre in Didsbury, near Manchester. The site is a local hub for worldwide operations, ensuring growers, globally, have access to the right product at the right time. You will find a dynamic and agile working environment, with a diverse and inclusive culture.

What We Offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.
• Good onsite facilities
  
  

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