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About Us

At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. We are currently seeking a Regional Portfolio Manager for Peppers in Woodland, California.

You will enhance the prosperity of farmers by:

• Implementing the Global Crop Unit (GCU) strategy for assigned crop segments in the region, through the Regional 5-year crop business plan
• Contributing to the development of the long term (10year) crop strategy of the GCU
• Leading the development of a robust, competitive & profitable portfolio that will accomplish or exceed the agreed growth ambitions and financial targets for the designated crops in the Region
• Aligning the direction and goals for the regional VEG SE Marketing, R&D and P&S teams for the designated crops

Accountabilities

• Ensures achievement of financial KPIs for the designated GCU Crop family (sales, GM, inventory, Business Contribution, …)
• Contributes to the development of the global Business Crop Strategy, representing the Region, and drives implementation of the agreed strategy across Territories
• Co-leads the development and implementation of the Regional 5-year Crop business plan
• Leads or contributes to relevant VEG SE marketing decision platforms and processes in line with blueprint (e.g. Product Advancement Meetings, Demand and Seed production Plans, Regional Crop Unit etc.)
• Leads the management of the portfolio/assortment for the Region (NPI & phase-out mgt., life cycle mgt., variety and SKU range optimization, exception mgt., derogation sign-off, …), and ensures that the respective decisions are taken in a timely and appropriate manner and in coordination and alignment with Global GCU Lead
• Ensures a structured and disciplined approach to Target Product Profile development (TPP), product specification-setting, product positioning, NPI brand and launch plans, value pricing, demand planning, etc. in the Territories
• Defines regional Minimum sales prices and signs-off exceptions
• Owns the 3-year regional demand plan for assigned species and contributes on in-season supply/demand balancing via the Regional S&OP (incl. allocation management for the Region)
• Efficiently and impactfully manages surplus inventory and no- and slow mover products
• Provides guidance to and coaches Territory Product Development Specialists
• Oversees and contributes to development of annual trialing plans for designated crops in context of overall crop trialing needs and available resources across Territories. Flags potential gaps in trial capacity & capabilities and proposes solution in coordination with peers, Territory VEG SE BU Heads and respective GCU / R&D stakeholders.
• Active Involvement in the Sales budget and LE setting for the designated crops across Territories
• Represents SYT interests in Regional Crop Forums (if/where applicable)

Qualifications 

Requirements

• BS required and Master’s Preferred and a minimum of 6 years agribusiness experience preferably in the vegetable seeds industry and strong agronomic / technical knowledge
• Cross-functional and cross-cultural communication skills
• Willingness to travel (50-60%)
• Large Seed P&S knowledge
• Business & finance acumen
• Strong Marketing background / knowledge

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
• Paid Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

Application

Please click HERE to learn more and to apply online.

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