Production Planner

Job title:

Production Planner

Company

Syngenta

Job description

Company DescriptionSyngenta 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 DescriptionWe have an exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced Production Planner to join our amazing team. This role is crucial in ensuring seamless operations and meeting customer demands efficiently. Responsibilities include;

• Balance Active Ingredient supply and demand by reviewing forecasts and creating production plans for the current year, up to 24 months ahead.
• Work with Supply Chain Planner to ensure appropriate balance between manufacturing responsiveness, cost efficiency and inventory
• Production Scheduling – Creating & maintaining production schedule
• Manage and develop Tactical Supply Plans
• Manage KPIs related to stock accuracy and blocked stock
• Ensure SAP & APO master data is maintained accordingly

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Supply Chain environment
• Understanding planning parameters, master data management & data integrity
• Advanced capacity planning skills
• SAP/MRPII & APO Knowledge
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Strong skills in time management to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines optimize vendor schedules for maximum efficiency

Additional InformationSite DetailsAt the Huddersfield Manufacturing Centre we make important Crop Protection products that are used in over 120 countries worldwide. These products help our growers to meet the ever-increasing demand for food, feed and fuel, and our talented & dedicated teams make this possible.The Huddersfield team is proactive, driven, and friendly, with a strong emphasis on diversity, equality and inclusion. We work cross functionally to get the job done – come and join us!What we offer

• An extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• 37.5 working hours per week Mon – Fri
• 3.5 rota days off over Christmas + hours bank of 41 hours to use throughout the year for occasional time off.
• Flexible working – the role offers a broad basic package of flexible hours and hybrid working, and is open to individual requests outside of this where it fits with business needs.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• A strong learning culture and a wide range of training and development opportunities, including support for externally recognized professional qualifications.

Syngenta has been ranked as a and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.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. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here:

Expected salary

£36800 – 46000 per year

Location

Huddersfield

Job date

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 22:12:30 GMT

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