Export Team 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

The Export Team Lead is responsible for working with customers in Latin American countries and ensuring compliance with all US Government export laws and documentation requirements, as well as coordinating with external 4PL and internal global export operations.

The Export Team Lead audits export related activities and leads continuous improvement efforts. Specific job duties include the following:

1. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (lead broker, 4PL, customs).
2. Conduct audits of export processes and records ensuring accurate and complete record keeping.
3. Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs), ensure forecasting.
4. Provide training to personnel on export related topics.
5. Lead continuous improvement efforts.
6. Ensure accurate export data in computer systems using SAP and GT Nexus.
7. Update Syngenta teams on legislation changes impacting exports and communicate risks to management.

Domestic and international travel required up to 25% of time. Position based at company headquarters in Greensboro, NC; position includes a telecommute benefit within commuting distance of this office.

Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Logistics or a related field and 5 years related (progressive, post-baccalaureate) global import/export experience.

Must also have 36 months of experience (which may have been gained concurrently) with each of the following:

1. Executing operational tasks and accountabilities with 4PL partner(s).
2. Monitoring and reporting key performance indicators.
3. Ensuring accurate export data in computer systems using SAP and GT Nexus.
4. Managing external logistics service providers.
5. Leading continuous improvement initiatives.
6. Experience working with Latin American countries on either imports or exports.

All experience may be gained concurrently. Must pass a background check and drug test before beginning employment. Domestic and international travel required up to 25% of time.

Position based at company headquarters in Greensboro, NC; position includes a telecommute benefit within commuting distance of this office.

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. 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, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, 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.

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