Company Description:
About Syngenta
At Syngenta Seeds, 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 is seeking a Coordinator Multiplication Order Management in Pasco, WA. This role will contribute to the successful outcome of Syngenta's global Licensing activities by providing licensing support and creative thinking for third-party agreements and opportunities that enable success across the Syngenta Seeds Commercial and R&D pipeline.
The Coordinator Multiplication Order Management will partner with a broad range of internal stakeholders such as Commercial, R&D, Regulatory, Legal, Finance, and P&S to ensure alignment on critical deal elements, and lead and/or support management of key relationships. Ensure smooth cooperation with third parties by overseeing the management and implementation of regulatory and IRM contract aspects, while actively participating as a member of the Global Licensing team.
Accountabilities:
- Manage contract templates with Production Managers, Production Leaders, and Legal; verify pricing accuracy and obtain proper signatures per DOA.
- Enter and maintain grower contracts in SAP, Master files and SharePoint.
- Request/maintain Growers/Vendors in database; store field-related Service Agreements.
- Create/maintain Multiplication Process Orders, Batch Characteristics and Contracts.
- Create sublots and communicate batch creation to stakeholders.
- Facilitate shipment of Parent Seed, responsible for reservation and reconciliation of Parent Seed inventory.
- Provide Disease to State Agencies; ensure all inspections are requested; record and store field inspections.
- Export Yield data from grower tool to Master Files; enter Yield estimate updates in SAP.
- Execute Grower Advances; follow up on advance payment deductions and Contract payment submissions and accuracy.
- Process Grower/Vendor invoices, review accuracy of payment.
- Review harvest information and track data on Master Files.
- Update/support workflow documentation; adopt required IT solutions; provide crop information for stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Preferred Bachelor's Degree: Business, Ag Business, Accounting, or relevant experience.
- Excellent working relations within P&S across functions and with various teams.
- Early alert function for major VPR deviations.
- Fluid preparation and execution of invoice/payment process.
- On-time grower settlements.
- Support for management towards purchasing financials.
- Ability to balance competing demands while meeting critical deadlines.
- Maintaining focus and productivity despite interruptions.
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation consistently.
Desired:
- Knowledge/expertise in multiple SAP functions; demonstrated expertise in ERP systems for both transactional execution and reporting.
- Full understanding of crop calendars, crop cycles, and estimated lead times.
- Understanding/knowledge of Syngenta grower/vendor network and key contacts.
- Working knowledge of seed movement requirements (phytosanitary certificates, added declarations, market/production area combinations).
- Understanding of Finance and Accounting rules related to Grower payments.
- Computer literate; fluent in English; experienced working with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
Additional Information:
Salary for this position ranges between $60,000 and $75,000 annually.
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.
Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI
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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