Company Description

About Syngenta

At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities. We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance. Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.

Job Description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Hiring Team is seeking a Hybrid Europe Seeds Logistics Operations Lead in Budapest.

The Regional Logistics Operations Lead is responsible for managing daily logistics operations, ensuring efficient execution of transport and warehouse activities, and leading a team to deliver excellent service levels to our customers. This role focuses on day-to-day operational excellence, process improvement, and effective coordination with 4PL partners and other internal stakeholders (Finance, Quality, Customer Service, Regional Planning, Order Management & Regional Transport and Warehousing Manager).

Accountabilities:

Team Leadership

Lead and mentor the logistics coordinators teamAssign daily tasks and responsibilitiesMonitor team performance and productivityEnsure proper shift coverage and workload distribution • Promote safety and quality standardsAddress team concerns and issuesSet clear objectives and KPIs for team members

Operational Oversight

Monitor daily logistics activitiesTrack operational KPIsEnsure timely resolution of issuesCoordinate with internal stakeholdersIdentify operational risks and mitigation actionsClose follow-up on customsCoordinate with 4PL, carriers and warehouses

Process Ownership and Continuous Improvement:

Maintain and update operational procedures including best practices sharingIdentify efficiency improvement opportunitiesImplement process enhancementsMonitor compliance with SOPsLead operational excellence initiativesSupport system improvements

Exception Management

Prioritize and manage rush ordersMonitor and address demurrage situationsHandle Non-conformitiesImplement corrective actionsTrack and report exceptionsMinimize operational disruptions

4PL Operational Management

Conduct weekly operational reviewsMonitor daily 4PL performanceAddress operational issuesEnsure effective communicationTrack service level complianceValidate operational chargesMaintain operational records

Qualifications

Required:

Technical & Functional SkillsStrong knowledge of transportation and warehousing operations (road, sea, air)Experience with 3PL / 4PL operating modelsSAP or similar ERP systems knowledgeBachelor’s degreeFluent English language knowledge

Desired:

Strong leadershipStakeholder management and communication skillsAbility to work cross-functionally and in an international environmentStructured, detail-oriented, and solution-driven mindsetAbility to manage priorities in a fast-paced operational contextChange management mindsetDecision-making and crisis management capabilitiesProactive, hands-on, high-level of ownership and accountabilityFrench language knowledge nice to have

Additional Information

What We Offer

An environment where every voice matters, professional growth is encouraged, and work-life balance is prioritized.

Comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness coverage tailored to your location.

Learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and additional benefits in accordance with local practices.

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.

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