Logistics Coordinator

Company Description

Syngenta Flowers North America is one of the largest wholesale breeders of hybrid flower seed and cuttings in the world – developing and producing flower seeds and cuttings for growers internationally.
Syngenta Flowers is dedicated to the breeding innovative flower varieties that offer outstanding performance in the professional greenhouse, at retail, in the landscape and in the home garden. In addition to legendary genetics, we support industry professionals with world-class customer service, in-depth cultural information, flexible and exciting marketing programs, and a deep understanding of plants from many points of view.
Syngenta Flowers has garnered more than 35 international awards for introducing hybrid annuals to the world, including such garden mainstays as Calliope® Interspecific Geraniums, Diabunda™ Dianthus, Endurio™ Violas, Sparkler™ Cleome, and Magellan™ Zinnias.  https://www.syngentaflowers-us.com/

Job Description

Role purpose

• Work in cross team collaboration on the execution of end to end order management between Sales orders from customers to shipment creation within internal systems and the farms
• Key SAP user
• Work in correlation with Customer Service and Planning for order management
• Ensure vendor payments are accurate and up to date
• Lead communication between Logistics Team and Farms, Customer Service and Planning teams
• Assist with monitoring and shipment tracking from pick up to delivery
• Support in the execution of primary and secondary distribution responsibilities from farm to end customer

Accountabilities

• Manage relationship and communication with US agents at Ports of Entry
• Create and distribute weekly routing strategy
• Administer SAP activities such as:
  • Accounts Receivable and Invoicing
  • Indirect Purchase Order Creation and Order Adjustments
  • Delivery creation after Sourcing
  • FEU System Testing for Logistics
• Primary team support for SAP issues and improvements
• Review monthly vendor statements for Accounts Receivable
• Partner with Finance to complete month-end accruals
• Logistics Support for Accounts Payable within Ariba
• Lead new vendor set up process
• Assist with supply and weekly shipping schedule for temperature pucks at the farms
• Support on requests for Shipping and Tracking information
• Back up to Logistics Manager and other Logistics team’s duties

Critical success factors & key challenges

• Learning the operations, systems and communication paths
• Ability to manage stress and high-volume workload during peak season
• Attentive to details
• Strong sense of urgency with work and communication

Qualifications

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

• Strong competence with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Shipping and Logistics experience preferred.
• Analytical experience preferred.
• SAP/ERP experience desired.
• Bilingual in Spanish is considered important.
• Exceptional and professional written and verbal communication skills.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

• Provide clear and punctual communication with international suppliers, customers, and co-workers.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks at once.
• Communicate effectively with people from various backgrounds.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly.

Additional Information

• Must have ability to effectively cover operational duties with Pacific Time, in some cases, also required late in the day Fridays Pacific Time.
• A minimum of 2 years in current position is required (requirement for internal applicants only)
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

What We Offer:

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Generous Vacation Policy in addition to paid holidays.
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs and Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.

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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