NA CPD Regional Operations Lead

Company Description

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting.  From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects, and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat, and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

Job Description

As the NA CPD Regional Operations Lead, you will be responsible for the organization, coordination, and interface of day-to-day operations, procedures, and resources to facilitate organizational effectiveness and efficiency for the Regional CP Development-Project and Portfolio Management and Product Biology functions.

Accountabilities

• Provide independent and administrative support to CP Project and Portfolio Management and Product Biology functions.
• Serve as a single point of contact for all field demand planning activities in Bioplan. Ensure that the field demand plan is kept up-to-date.
• Manage capital project development and submission process.  Track and create transparency of all CPD departmental operating budgets.  Monitor and identify discrepancies or variances to the annual and phased R&D Budget.
• Track progress on key short and long-term Regional CPD KPIs.
• Complete projects and special assignments by establishing agreed objectives, determining priorities, gaining the cooperation of others, monitoring progress, problem-solving, and making adjustments to plans.
• Create reports (SAP, TRAX, etc.) in support of departmental cost centers.  Assist Heads of Project and Portfolio Management and Product Biology functions with budget planning and allocation for direct reports.
• Build charts, graphs, spreadsheets, and pivot tables to assist Heads of Project and Portfolio Management and Product Biology with tracking KPIs for decision- making initiatives.
• Organize and/or assist both departmental, leadership and professional meeting logistics and maintain an inventory for office supplies and order supplies as needed.
• Assist Regional CPD Management Team leads in timely completion of projects.  Ensure that the project deliverables are of quality, on time and on budget.
• Assistance with international travel for Project and Portfolio Management and Product Biology staff: passport and visa applications, preparation and translation of letters of invitation, and various logistical coordination with global members of the CPD team.
• Manage and maintain corporate purchase card accounts and process invoices and approvals as required in accordance to policies and guidelines.
• Assist team with various helpdesk and HR service desk issues/processes.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree is required, Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Minimum 5 years of administrative experience
• Proficient in scheduling and coordinating complex travel arrangements, both domestic and international
• Demonstrated Exceptional Organizational and Planning skills
• Excellent Communication Skills (Written & Oral)
• Information gathering and tracking skills
• Analysis and problem-solving skills
• Judgment and decision-making ability
• Proactive/self-starter
• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent Skills in Microsoft Office with a very strong proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and the ability to learn new applications and tools as assigned
• Authorized to work in the U.S. 

Additional Information

What we Offer 

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members 

• We offer 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, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, and Corporate Discounts, among other benefits 

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. 

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 

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