Planning Manager at Syngenta Group, Bangkok

Planning Manager at Syngenta Group in Bangkok. Full-time. Apply with swipeandhired.

Syngenta is one of the world’s leading agriculture innovation company (Part of 33.4 billion USD Syngenta Group) dedicated to improving global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 60,000 people in over 100 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities.
A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet.

Role purpose
Lead an integrated, risk-aware planning capability that translates Thailand’s commercial ambition into an executable and compliant supply plan. The role owns the country planning rhythm across demand, supply, inventory, new-product introduction and product life-cycle management, balancing customer service, working capital, cost and business continuity.
The Planning Manager ensures a single, trusted plan across local and regional systems and forums, with particular attention to Thailand’s crop-season volatility, promotional demand, imported and locally sourced supply, registration and permit readiness, and the constraints of agricultural product shelf life and packaging.
Key accountabilities

  1. Integrated business planning (IBP / S&OP)
  1. Demand, supply and deployment planning
  1. Inventory, obsolescence and working-capital management
  1. New product introduction, range and master data
  1. Compliance, continuity and operational excellence

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