Busines Information Specialist - NC

Business Information Specialist I – Greensboro, NC – 1269

Role Purpose

This position will be responsible for providing analysis and reporting services to end users, documenting existing data sources and business rules, and gathering business requirements for critical projects and initiatives. This role will work closely with business users to understand their information needs and ensure that information is available at acceptable levels of data quality. To ensure the business has the information they need, this position will interface frequently with internal IS, strategic business partners and potential vendors. Accountabilities

• Develop data-driven reports supporting business strategies and opportunities
• Meet with business users to gain an understanding of their daily information needs
• Manage queue of outstanding and recurring report requests from marketing and commercial teams
• Maintain documentation all data sources managed internally and by third party vendors
• Help to clarify communication between IS teams and commercial areas
• Assist in the implementation of new workflow processes to improve data quality
• Document all completed report requests for future reference

Knowledge, experience & capabilities Critical knowledge:

• Four year degree in marketing, business, information management or IT.
• Syngenta Crop Protection business knowledge
• Knowledge of commercial data and information needs
• Good conceptual knowledge of information technology including relational databases and relational theory
• Basic working knowledge of MS Access, MS Excel, MS Sharepoint (MOSS), SQL and SAP BW

Critical experience:

• Marketing database management / mailing list management / CRM concepts
• End user business reporting
• Data auditing and quality control

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities: 
 • Demonstrates an understand of the underlying business data contained with disparate source systems
• Understanding of organizational data and information needs
• Basic knowledge of data management principles
• Ability to effectively and efficiently connect business information needs with information technology capabilities.
• Good interpersonal skills interfacing with both business and IT areas
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Critical leadership capabilities: 
• Collaborate, support and lead commercial personnel, including business leadership
• Closely collaborate with Syngenta IS to deliver an effective and accurate information system to the commercial organization.

Critical Success Factors:

• Good working relationships with users in all areas of the business and IS
• Analytic skills and an basic understanding of database concepts 
• Communicate business requirements to technical IS staff
• Leverage business information experts within the company
• Concern for accuracy for requirements, reporting and data sources
• Demonstrate initiative in solving user reporting needs

Additional Information:

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
• Travel requirements (approximately 15%)

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at HYPERLINK "http://www.syngentacareers.com" www.syngentacareers.com EOE.

Customer Service Representative

Customer Representative I, II, III or Senior – Greensboro, NC - 1246

Role Purpose –

• Ability to effectively manage customer inquiries and communication including product order entry and shipping status and management.
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of sales programs and policies. 
• Proactively delivers a superior level of customer service to customers within the guidelines defined by the business

Accountabilities –

• Supports customer service team in achieving targeted goals for the business group. 
• Exhibits a thorough understanding of Syngenta’s customers’ organizations. 
• Participation on and contribution to external departmental teams. 
• Minimal supervision in attending field/sales meetings and customer visits. 
• Assist in outbound marketing campaigns. 
• Assist in planning and development of outbound campaigns

Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities

Critical knowledge: 
• Understanding of general agronomic practices and product positioning in marketplace
• Understanding of and ability to effectively use business tools (e.g. Pivotal, K2G, AgBiz, SAP, etc.)
• Consults with others as new or difficult situations arise. Capable of handling conflict and identifying resolution. Ensures policy and procedure compliance at the operational level.
• General understanding of Crop Protection industry
• Flexibility to understand and accept additional responsibilities within other CC BU Teams as business changes dictate.


Critical experience:

• Handles routine situations on own and proposes solutions for solving complex situations 
• Leads by example - Interpersonal awareness, positive attitude
• Develop and implements tactics with minimal supervision.
• Minimum of a Bachelors degree is preferred. 


Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

• Appropriate knowledge of and ability to engage internal processes and functions to fulfill customer inquiry, order and delivery requirements. (Transportation, Planning, Distribution, Technical, etc.)
• Implements ideas and suggestions to team

 Additional Information

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
• Travel requirements minimal (approximately 5%)

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at HYPERLINK "http://www.syngentacareers.com" www.syngentacareers.com EOE.

Developmental IS Trainee

Developmental IS Trainee– Greensboro, NC - 1253

Role Purpose –

This exciting position will give the right candidate an excellent opportunity for growth, mobility and development within the Information Systems Team. This position is considered a developmental position which entails movement within various IS functions to fully develop talented individuals into leaders. The initial assignment is in the Global IS Shared Solutions team which will provide a broad-based experience into other IS functions. .

Accountabilities –

This role is accountable for provisioning infrastructure and application services and ensuring quality delivery of daily IS operations. Specifically the candidate would work with IS Service Delivery Managers and IS service providers to:
• Deliver end to end services based upon ITIL service management best practices 
• Accountable for delivering IS infrastructure or application services to our business at the highest possible cost efficiency, to agreed service levels.
• Deliver innovative business solutions by providing knowledge of IS strategy, processes, applications, and infrastructure technology.
• Deliver continuous improvement of IS Services to support business initiatives and to improve the quality of the IS services delivered.
• Technology Foresight: understand technology and vendor roadmaps to deliver better, faster, and on brand business enabling solutions which are aligned to current and future needs of our business and its customers. 
• Develop strong relationships with and deliver services via service providers while maintaining a “single face to our customer”.

Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities

Critical knowledge: 
Bachelor’s degree required. IS and/or business degree preferred but open to other disciplines and/or experience that provides the basic aptitude that we are seeking. The candidate should be:

• a self starter who likes a challenge
• someone who views change as an opportunity instead of as a threat
• curious with a willingness to learn
• a hard worker


Critical experience: 
• Basic understanding of Information Technology and its role in a corporate environment is desireable
• Basic understanding of ITIL service management is a plus 
• Demonstrated experience in developing positive relationships is a must
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and work with minimal supervision is a must
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools is desireable

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities: 
The candidate should have the following competencies and/or a strong desire to develop them:

• Customer Focus – must be dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal customers; establishes and maintains effective relationships while gaining trust and respect
• Business Acumen – should know how businesses work; knowledgeable in how policies, practices, technology and information affects an organization
• Integrity and Trusted – must be widely trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain
• Drive for results – must strive for results and fulfill promises. Deliver agreed services and projects on time, in budget and at quality.
• Diversity – must be able to work in a diverse workforce comprised of different ethnic backgrounds
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong ability to influence and gain support
• Focuses energy on must wins
• Manages performance to high standards
• Sets ambitious strategic goals
• Steps beyond comfort zones


Critical leadership capabilities: 
• Focuses energy on must wins
• Manages performance to high standards
• Sets ambitious strategic goals
• Steps beyond comfort zones

Additional Information

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
• open to travel and willing to relocate

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at HYPERLINK "http://www.syngentacareers.com" www.syngentacareers.com EOE.

Application Specialist - North Carolina

Application Specialist – Greensboro, NC – 976

Role Purpose –

To provide application support with major seed companies and distributors. 
To provide technical expertise on the fitness of ST formulations for the market. This would include all handling characteristics such as flow ability, compatibility, plant ability, seed storage stability, and dust-off and then scaling up the application practices to seed company acceptance levels. Work with third party suppliers of polymers, inoculants and adjuvants for evaluation and potential for inclusion into Syngenta application systems. Responsible for stage II trial treating of ST products requiring the use of a GLP laboratory.

Accountabilities –

• Testing of ST formulations and ensures performance for all handling characteristics.
• Ensure compatibility of ST formulations with new and existing co-products.
• Provide oversight on treating all Stage II trial. 
• Support ST Account Rep. on ST equipment.
• Jointly work with ST Account Reps in Seed Company trial plant runs.
• Technical support for all application parameters to field sales.
• Provide expertise on sourcing and developing equipment, polymers and colorants.
• Incorporate internal knowledge with business direction and write application guidelines for customer use
•Provide internal and external training around best application practices.
• Liaise with customers regarding improvements to formulations and packaging

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –
Critical knowledge 
• Understanding of ST equipment.
• Knowledge of Seed and Seed Treatment Industry.
• Knowledge of Seed Company Plant Operation, Seed Quality Assurance and ST application.
• Technical expertise in testing and evaluating fit of ST products for all handling characteristics

Critical experience 
• Seed company plant operations.
• Seed Quality Assurance.
• ST Application.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities 
• BS degree, preferably in Ag engineering
• Mechanical aptitude for the equipment and plant operations.
• Communication skills for interactions with seed companies and account reps. 
• Technical ability to design and conduct ST handling characteristic testing

• Mechanical aptitude for the equipment and plant operations.
• Communication skills for interactions with seed companies and account reps. 
• Technical ability to design and conduct ST handling characteristic testing

Critical Success Factors and Key Challenges:

• Develop a standardized approach for testing new ST formulations with interaction from Development, Formulations, Marketing, Sales, and Packaging.
• Recommendation on how to handle the colorant, polymer, and equipment side of the ST business.
• Complete documentation of application trials and prepare user guidelines for Avicta applications to corn.
• Provide hands for product stewardship of Avicta Corn launch.
• Initiates assessment process for best SOP for application quality studies

Additional Information: • All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.
Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at HYPERLINK "http://www.syngentacareers.com" www.syngentacareers.com EOE.

Customer Account Manager - NC

There’s never been a better time to join Syngenta. Customer Account Manager – Greensboro, NC - 1166 Role Purpose – Individual partnered with the Key Account Manager focused on providing increased and proactive account coordination and communication to a specific Distribution Account. This individual will be assisted by other CC team members in the order placement and management process in meeting the needs of the account. Direct contact point provided to the central Distributor account owner in addition to direct contact points for purchasing areas Accountabilities – • Senior position within the Crop Protection Customer Center focused on delivering an enhanced and differentiated level of account management to identified strategic channel partners.
• Works as a partner with the respective Distributor Key Account Manager to deliver increased value to Syngenta and the Channel partner.
• Key focal point for Distribution Senior purchasing and logistics management on items related to account and order status and account supply planning.
• Works with other Customer Center team members to direct and manage order and shipment requirements, program implementation and reporting needs to meet both Syngenta and Distributor business needs related to the account.
• Proactively identifies and implements in coordination with the Key Account Manager areas of added value to the Distribution partner to increase sales opportunities and Syngenta loyalty.
• This individual has no additional account responsibilities. Knowledge, experience & capabilities - Critical knowledge • Clear understanding of the Syngenta commercial strategy and it’s relevance to the respective Channel partner
• Understands crop agronomics and Syngenta product positioning in marketplace. 
• Understanding of order placement, management, supply logistics and supply management 
• Working knowledge of the relevant tools required to interact and communicate effectively with the customer Critical experience • Understanding of Crop Protection industry
• Leads by example - Interpersonal awareness, positive attitude. 
• Assumes responsibility for and represents management role on business teams.
• Proactively receives processes and follows up on orders and inquires.
• Handles routine and complex situations on own Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities 
• Self starter and ability to work with minimal direct management to deliver business objectives.
• Ability to understand the respective Channel Partner strategy and effectively tie it to the Syngenta Commercial Strategy.
• Extensive knowledge and use of business tools (e.g. Pivotal, K2G, AgBiz, SAP, etc.)
• Ability to clearly communicate and listen.
• Ability to develop and idea from origin, position with the impacted parties and bring to agreement and implementation.
• Appropriate knowledge of and ability to engage internal processes and functions to fulfill customer inquiry, order and delivery requirements. (Transportation, Planning, Distribution, Technical, etc.) 
• Identifies business opportunities and develops and implements required tactics.
• Strong financial acumen. 
• Ability to effectively engage and interact with Senior Distributor and Syngenta Management.
• Ability to initiate necessary actions required to resolve issues between customer’s requirements and the ability of Syngenta to meet them. Additional Information 
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
• Travel requirements 25-30%
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree required. Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance. Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at HYPERLINK "http://www.syngentacareers.com" www.syngentacareers.com EOE.

Customer Account Guru - North Carolina

Customer Account Manager – Greensboro, NC  - 1166

 

Role Purpose –

Individual partnered with the Key Account Manager focused on providing increased and proactive account coordination and communication to a specific Distribution Account. This individual will be assisted by other CC team members in the order placement and management process in meeting the needs of the account. Direct contact point provided to the central Distributor account owner in addition to direct contact points for purchasing areas

Accountabilities – 

• Senior position within the Crop Protection Customer Center focused on delivering an enhanced and differentiated level of account management to identified strategic channel partners. • Works as a partner with the respective Distributor Key Account Manager to deliver increased value to Syngenta and the Channel partner. • Key focal point for Distribution Senior purchasing and logistics management on items related to account and order status and account supply planning. • Works with other Customer Center team members to direct and manage order and shipment requirements, program implementation and reporting needs to meet both Syngenta and Distributor business needs related to the account. • Proactively identifies and implements in coordination with the Key Account Manager areas of added value to the Distribution partner to increase sales opportunities and Syngenta loyalty. • This individual has no additional account responsibilities.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities -

Critical knowledge

• Clear understanding of the Syngenta commercial strategy and it's relevance to the respective Channel partner • Understands crop agronomics and Syngenta product positioning in marketplace. • Understanding of order placement, management, supply logistics and supply management • Working knowledge of the relevant tools required to interact and communicate effectively with the customer

Critical experience

• Understanding of Crop Protection industry • Leads by example - Interpersonal awareness, positive attitude. • Assumes responsibility for and represents management role on business teams. • Proactively receives processes and follows up on orders and inquires. • Handles routine and complex situations on own

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

• Self starter and ability to work with minimal direct management to deliver business objectives. • Ability to understand the respective Channel Partner strategy and effectively tie it to the Syngenta Commercial Strategy. • Extensive knowledge and use of business tools (e.g. Pivotal, K2G, AgBiz, SAP, etc.) • Ability to clearly communicate and listen. • Ability to develop and idea from origin, position with the impacted parties and bring to agreement and implementation. • Appropriate knowledge of and ability to engage internal processes and functions to fulfill customer inquiry, order and delivery requirements. (Transportation, Planning, Distribution, Technical, etc.) • Identifies business opportunities and develops and implements required tactics. • Strong financial acumen. • Ability to effectively engage and interact with Senior Distributor and Syngenta Management. • Ability to initiate necessary actions required to resolve issues between customer's requirements and the ability of Syngenta to meet them.

Additional Information

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US. • Travel requirements 25-30% • Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree required.

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at  HYPERLINK "http://www.syngentacareers.com" www.syngentacareers.com EOE.

Crop Protection Application Specialist - NC

There's never been a better time to join Syngenta.

Crop Protection Product Application Specialist / Sr Specialist – Greensboro, NC - 1087

Role Purpose 

The Application Specialist is responsible for the design and implementation of application and handling testing to ensure characteristics of products are suitable for the Crop Protection industry criteria, based on (a) customer mixing and handling needs and (b) business & supply chain handling needs.

Accountabilities 

Lead and deliver research activities to improve testing procedures to better understand and predict handling behaviors in supply chain and customer applications. • Exert strong sphere of influence outside of supply chain. • Contribute to Life Cycle Management of active ingredients or technologies. • Benchmark Syngenta competitors and strive for innovative solutions. • Submit patent if needed. • Organize, schedule, and execute projects in accordance with departmental priorities. • Help management lead in the continuous growth of people and departmental operations.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities 

Critical knowledge

Ph D in Application or Ag Engineering or Agricultural discipline with 6 years experience • MS degree in Application or Ag Engineering or Agricultural discipline with 10 years experience • BS degree in Application or Ag Engineer or Agricultural discipline with 16 years experience

Critical experience

Demonstrated customer focus and ability to work on many projects with people from cross-functional departments. • Knowledge of Syngenta products, formulations, and agricultural practices. • Working knowledge of pesticide application equipment required; a farm background would be a plus.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities • Problem solving skills, project management skills, attention to detail, innovative, flexible, adaptable to change, effective interpersonal communication skills, decision-making skills, teamwork skills, customer focus and planning and organizing skills

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE

One of a Kind Lab Technician

There's never been a better time to join Syngenta.

Lab Technician – Greensboro, NC 

Role Purpose – 

• Set up and operate lab equipment to carry out organic syntheses with minimal supervision. • Record observations and results of work in a timely manner. • Operate and maintain laboratory instruments • Provide infrastructure support to the department including: housekeeping and inspection and maintenance of safety

Accountabilities – 

• Run synthetic reactions in the laboratory • Arrange for analysis of samples or perform analyses where appropriate • Run experiments under direction of a chemist/engineer • Provide accurate interim reports on project work • Work independently on a daily basis • Coordinate project work with chemists/engineers • Share results in group meetings • Maintain lab areas with sufficient supplies and raw materials • Maintain lab housekeeping, safety and hygiene standards and carry out assigned duties

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge

• Minimum High School diploma with significant experience working in a laboratory, or a Bachelors degree in Chemistry. • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Critical experience

• Laboratory development. • Setting up and operating laboratory syntheses.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

• Ability to communicate technical results to chemists • Ability to quickly learn new skills • Ability to stay organized and to follow through on assigned work • Ability to adapt planned work based on group priorities • Ability to work with a diverse group

Critical Success Factors

• Ability to set-up and run routine laboratory equipment. • Ability to understand and follow provided procedures (synthesis, process, analysis) closely • Ability to operate and maintain complex laboratory instruments and equipment. • Ability to maintain well documented laboratory records • Ability to communicate and document lab data and report on experiments independently. • Ability to coordinate with and support professional staff. • Support a group of 7-8 chemists/engineers working on a wide range of product development and/or improvement projects • Provide on-site support for production trials of processes developed in the laboratory. • Provide on-site support to the production plants to address technical problems during routine manufacture.

Additional Information

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US. • Some Travel to A.I. production sites, for supervision of trials.

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE

Buyer, Purchasing - NC

Subject: Buyer, Purchasing - NC

Buyer, Purchasing- Research Triangle Park, NC

 

Role Purpose & Accountabilities – 

The Buyer role is responsible for the daily procurement activities at Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc. This role will manage a) all procedural aspects of purchasing activities within a controlled spending of up to $5-$40 million, b) up to 100 suppliers, and c) regular communications with internal and external customers. Further, the role will be expected to implement relevant regional, country and/or global sourcing strategies.

Accountabilities:

• Negotiate site contracts/purchase orders for goods and services; • Manage day to day operational purchasing transactions; • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers; • Develop key performance indicators for suppliers, service levels and supplier management; • Provide effective customer support through the applied use of comprehensive purchasing knowledge, tools, techniques and processes; • Ensure compliance and consistency with purchasing laws, policies, procedures and processes across categories; • Analyze and determine appropriate purchasing strategies, while monitoring spend patterns across categories; • Develop and recommend policy and/or procedural revisions to Purchasing Manager; • Provide educational workshops to customers; and • Maintain a current knowledge of purchasing policies, practices, principles and technologies

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Business, or other related field • Demonstrated general knowledge of purchasing laws, policies and procedures • Demonstrated knowledge of standard purchasing systems (i.e. SAP, Emptoris Suite, etc.) • Ability to develop local expertise in multiple supply markets • Ability to handle detailed information and manage critical issues • CPM preferred Critical experience

• Minimum three (3) years experience in a purchasing or sales oriented role • 1-2 years building effective working relationships with internal and external customers • Biotechnology experience preferred

Critical success factors & key challenges

• Develop strong customer and internal purchasing network to raise knowledge and awareness • Develop local expertise in multiple supply markets • Develop performance measures and benchmarks for suppliers • Support the implementation and growth of a regional and global high performing purchasing organization

Additional information

• A minimum of 2 years in current position is required. • All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at  HYPERLINK "http://www.syngentacareers.com" www.syngentacareers.com EOE.

Special Projects Analyst - North Carolina

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have. 

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

Special Projects Analyst – Greensboro, NC - 1022

Role Purpose – 

Manage overall financial process improvements across commercial business units • Provide financial analysis and decision support to Finance and Commercial Business Units • Support business decision making by supplying robust and timely financial & business information • Responsible for management of program exposures and activities, including all project management, internal controls and process procedures associated with cross marketing programs

Accountabilities – 

Coordinate all finance activities required for efficient cross functional support of the commercial business units, continuously seeking for improvement in processes • Support Finance initiatives and programs, as required; this will require project management skills in performing process analysis, redesign and implementation of process changes • Demonstrate strong leadership and behavorial abilities required for change management processes • As appropriate, to monitor and ensure full compliance with all legal and fiscal requirements ensuring Syngenta licence to operate • In all customer facing interactions build and reinforce Syngenta's global brand and reputation • Interaction level: functional / business managers • Act as a mentor to less experienced staff in both technical and behavioural areas

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Bachelor/Master in Economics or Business Administration (or similar), preferably specializing in Finance • Approximately 5 years experience in financial analysis/controlling • Good experience of project management and understanding of financial statements • Thorough understanding of reporting, budgeting, forecasting and planning processes • Knowledge of the industry within which Syngenta operates • Good experience in the understanding and effective communication of financial information to non-financial staff

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE

Financial Analyst

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have. 

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

Financial Analyst – Research Triangle Park, NC 

Role Purpose – 

Build an effective and collaborative relationship with assigned Business Unit to ensure that all financial needs regarding daily operations, budget and portfolio are met.

Accountabilities – 

Work with assigned cost center managers to develop and subsequently assess budgets and latest estimates. • Develop relationship with related regional/global business financial controller to allow for optimal communication flows and visibility of results and issues on site. • Analyze actual to planned variances and prepare monthly commentary and management presentations. • Work together with Legal and assigned Business Unit to understand, track and correctly account for collaborations and other related contracts. • Manage the capital purchase requests for assigned cost centers including project team involvement in the larger capital projects. • Report budget information in the Portfolio planning tool. • Train science community on financial matters as needed. • Effectively manage and develop a direct report. • Other duties and analysis as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, with a concentration in accounting or finance is required.

Critical experience:

• A minimum of 7 years accounting experience is required. • Experience preparing company budgets • Ability to generate and communicate ad hoc financial analysis

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Attention to detail and quality processes. • Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills. • Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and deadlines • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required). Experience with Scala, SAP, FRx, and Best FAS preferred.

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE

International Operations Specialist (I-IV) - Greensboro, NC

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have. 

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

CP – International Operations Specialist (I-IV) – Greensboro, NC

Role Purpose – 

Responsible for managing customer service activities and international transportation logistics for the successful and cost-effective delivery of active ingredients, raw materials and finished products to and from Syngenta IMC's and third party customers. • Executes the transport and country specific documentation required for Syngenta export shipments in assigned trade-lanes or region. • Represents U.S. International Operations in local and global Supply Chain decisions.

Accountabilities – 

Ensures that all inbound or outbound international shipments are in regulatory compliance, and initiates corrective action for any customer service issues for assigned countries. • Experience in screening for requirements of U.S. Export Controls and U.S. Customs procedures is required. • Syngenta's U.S. export business is at $300 million annually with shipments consigned to 48 different countries. The import business is rapidly growing with a commercial value of $600 million annually with duty liabilities of approximately $20 million.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

Position requires a college degree with 2-5 years business experience preferably in Supply Chain Operations, Customer Service, Logistics or a International business field. • Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, German, or Chinese would be a plus. • Candidate should have a working knowledge of export control regulations and IMDG, IATA, and DOT hazmat regulations. • Preferred that candidate have US Customs broker license.

Critical experience:

Experience in International Freight Forwarding or U.S. Customs Brokerage is critical. • Background in Trade Control and US Customs regulations. • Work in related fields as International Trade, Customer Service, order processing, and International transportation in the chemical industry would be a plus.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

Candidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills, have an analytical mind, be detail-oriented, and possess strong organizational skills. • Proficiency with IBM compatible computers is a must. Proficiency in SAP, E-mail, and excellent phone and written communication skills is a must. • Candidate must have strong leadership skills and possess the ability to communicate in a global supply chain with diverse language and cultures. • Licensed, or has general knowledge of U.S. Customs import procedures. • Experience in Export Control regulations in initiating export activities for specifically assigned products. • General knowledge of Customs Bonded shipment requirements, and Foreign Trade Zone activities.

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE

Communications Manager - Greensboro, NC

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have.

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

 

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2

billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

 

Communications Manager – Greensboro, NC

 

Role Purpose –

 

The Media Relations Mgr will reside in our Greensboro, NC, regional headquarters with responsibility for implementing issues management strategies at the direction of the CP external communications head and for managing Ag trade media relationships.

 

Accountabilities –

 

Write news releases, standby statements and other communications materials. • Develop communication strategies for assigned areas of the CP business. • Provide issues management support to the CP plant sites and community relations support in Greensboro. • Assist in media training, as needed, for company executives, scientists and brand management. • Provide media monitoring on all issues impacting the NAFTA businesses. • Represent the company at industry events and trade shows that support CP business units.

 

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

 

Critical knowledge:

 

The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in communications or related field; knowledge of media relations procedures; knowledge of internal/external sources to accomplish communications goals; understanding of how the public perceives Syngenta products and their potential to impact the environment.

 

Critical experience:

 

Candidate should have at least 10 years of communications experience; experience in the Ag chem industry is preferred. The candidate must be a strong writer and communicator, with a solid background in media relations, external affairs, crisis and issues management, as well as proven success in previous positions.

 

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

 

The candidate must have the following competencies: • Excellent oral and written communications skills (strong writer) • Self motivation/direction • Customer focus • Team orientation • Drive for results • Interpersonal savvy • Priority setting • Integrity and Trust • Computer proficiency

 

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

 

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE