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.

IS Operations Specialist - Minneapolis, MN

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). 

IS Operations Specialist – Minneaopolis, MN

Role Purpose – 

This exciting position will give the right candidate an excellent opportunity for growth, mobility and development on a progressive Information Systems Team with one of the world's leading agribusiness companies! 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 Project Portfolio and Supplier Management team which will provide a broad-based experience into other IS functions.

Accountabilities – 

This role is accountable for assisting in the management of IS project portfolios, budgets, and suppliers in Syngenta IS. Specifically the candidate would work with IS Management and the Budget and Supplier Managers to: • Ensure the alignment of the IS budget with the overall financial plan and Syngenta business objectives. • Manage and develop healthy, value-adding relationships with IS suppliers while ensuring that contracts meet Syngenta's needs. • Effectively communicate and coordinate with regional and/or global project portfolio, IS budget and supplier management stakeholders and ensure that processes are being followed. • Support IS Service Managers in their work with IS suppliers. • Ensure that IS suppliers are engaged in continuous improvement activities. • Ensure the alignment of the IS Project Portfolio with the overall financial plan and business objectives. • Ensure that all IS projects are prioritized, funded, and resourced. • Management and oversight of Portfolio Review Boards. • Effectively communicate with key stakeholders including portfolio review boards, Project Managers, Finance, HQ, Supplier Mgmt, Purchasing, the IS Leadership Team(s) and others as needed.

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 • mobile

Critical experience:

• Basic understanding of Information Technology and its role in a corporate environment is desireable • Basic understanding of accounting or finance 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 a 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 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 .

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