Seeds Global Hub Operations Lead

Syngenta; Enkhuizen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Flexible work options

Learning Edge access

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Syngenta is seeking a Vegetables Seeds Global Hub Operations Lead in Enkhuizen. You will own end‑to‑end hub flows, including purchase orders, hub sales orders, postings and invoices, while setting guidelines and monitoring cross‑region adherence.

You’ll design rules for new hub flows, drive process design with supply chain, finance and IT, and contribute to the S/4HANA migration and KPI tracking.

Qualifications

• Experience in regional or global supply chain, operations, or business process management.
• Strong SAP/S/4HANA knowledge and intercompany process understanding.
• Ability to work independently in a matrix organisation with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Own Vegetables Seeds hubbing flows end‑to‑end: PO, hub SO, postings, invoice mgmt.
• Set and maintain hub guidelines; monitor adherence and exceptions across regions.
• Investigate and resolve financial flow mismatches in intercompany processes.
• Design hub flow rules as network expands; act as process design authority.
• Support S/4HANA migration: testing, design, and transition activities.
• Translate changes in customs/tax/VAT into updated processes and systems.
• Build and track KPIs; drive continuous improvement and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders and contribute to a multi‑year roadmap.

Skills

Supply chain operations

SAP knowledge

Intercompany financial flows

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Independent in matrix org

Tools

SAP

S/4HANA

Job description

Company Description

Syngenta is a leading developer and producer of seeds. We bring farmers stronger, more vigorous, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.

Job Description

Into Action

We are looking for a Vegetables Seeds Global Hub Operations Lead to join our Global Supply Planning & Logistics team in Enkhuizen. This is a newly created, specialist role designed to bring dedicated expertise and ownership to the financial and operational management of our Vegetables Seeds global hubbing flows. You will own the governance of the hub model – setting guidelines, monitoring adherence, and managing exceptions. You will also be the go‑to expert for intercompany hub processes – from order management and financial postings to SAP operations and flow rule design. You will work within a small, globally distributed hub operations team.

The Challenge

• Own and manage Vegetables Seeds hubbing flows end‑to‑end, including purchase orders, hub sales orders, financial postings, and invoice management. Set and maintain hub guidelines and rules; monitor adherence and manage exceptions across regions.
• Monitor, investigate, and resolve financial flow exceptions, mismatches, and imbalances across intercompany processes
• Design and implement rules for new hub flows as the Vegetables Seeds network expands to new origin‑destination routes
• Act as the process design authority for Vegetables Seeds Order Management and hubbing operations, aligning with supply chain, finance, tax, and IT
• Support the ongoing S/4HANA migration: participate in testing, process design, and system transition activities
• Translate business and regulatory changes (customs, tax, VAT) into updated process and system requirements
• Build and track KPIs to monitor hub performance and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure audit readiness of hub documentation and controls
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders and contribute to the multi‑year functional improvement roadmap for Vegetables Seeds Hubbing.

Qualifications

Your Profile

• Experienced in supply chain, operations, or business process management at a regional or global level
• Strong working knowledge of SAP; experience with S/4HANA or involvement in an SAP migration is a plus
• Solid understanding of intercompany financial flows, order management, and end‑to‑end supply chain processes
• Comfortable working independently in a matrix organisation with limited direct oversight – self‑driven and solutions‑oriented
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex processes into clear, actionable steps
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across functions, time zones, and cultures
• Experience in the seed or agricultural industry is an advantage.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• The opportunity to receive an annual bonus and profit‑sharing – we celebrate success together!
• Flexible working options where possible to support a healthy work‑life balance, including the ability to work from up to 2 days per week from home.
• Grow and thrive – unlimited access to Learning Edge, our online learning platform, where you can continuously develop yourself through various training programs and courses.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering free advice, coaching, and support in areas such as career development, emotional support, and legal or financial advice.
• 25 vacation days + 1 vitality day to recharge. From the age of 35, you will receive an extra vacation day every 5 years.
• An attractive pension plan – because your future matters to us.
• If you live more than 5 km away, you will receive a travel allowance of €0.23 per km, up to a maximum of 50 km one way.

At Syngenta, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are valued and given the opportunity to grow. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package of secondary employment benefits.

This is a brand‑new role – one you will help shape from day one. You will be building the foundation of the Vegetables Seeds Dutch hub: defining the rules, designing the flows, and establishing the ways of working. If you thrive in complex, fast‑moving environments, enjoy solving operational and financial puzzles, and are energised by the opportunity to leave your mark on a global operation, this role is for you!