Demand Planner LATAM

About Syngenta  

Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is focused on developing technologies and farming practices that empower farmers, so they can make the transformation required to feed the world's population while preserving our planet. Its bold scientific discoveries deliver better benefits for farmers and society on a bigger scale than ever before. Guided by its Sustainability Priorities, Syngenta is developing new technologies and solutions that support farmers to grow healthier plants in healthier soil with a higher yield. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Read our stories and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram & X. 

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta's Marketing team is seeking a Demand Planner LATAM - MX-AGH in Zapopan, Jalisco, México. 

Accountabilities 

Forecast and Financial Plan:

• •Lead the monthly MX-AGH financial review process.
• Coordinate and ensure adherence to global sales forecasting and financial planning timelines and ownership.
• Ensure timely readiness of the MX-AGH financial and demand plan (IBP into SAP) per the global planning calendar.
• Coordinate the BU monthly financial review.
• Perform forecast vs. sales variance analysis and manage rollover of under- or over-consumed demand.
• Provide reporting and analytics support to the Territory Product Development Specialist team for bi-annual pre-SPP demand reviews, monthly MBR/S&OP cycles, and ad-hoc requests.
• Facilitate communication between Commercial and P&S to resolve demand–supply imbalances, review constraints, and develop a territory-constrained sales plan.
• Manage and coordinate data integrity and analytics in IBP and SAP.
• Monitor levels, trends, seasonality, accuracy, bias, and reliability of the bottom-up demand plan.
• Support the bi-annual regional pre-SPP demand review process.
• Coordinate and manage territory bi-annual forecasting cycles in line with business planning timelines and local crop/campaign calendars.
• Support Territory Product Development Specialists in preparing for pre-SPP demand review meetings and facilitate approval of 3-year demand plans by the Territory Veg BU Head, aligned with bi-annual crop release.

Inventory and Replenishment Management:

• Assist in developing local replenishment strategies and objectives, including customer service targets and inventory goals.
• Make recommendations for global demand safety stock.

Forecasting KPIs

• Track and measure performance against S&OP KPIs, including action plans for improvement.

Range Management

• Facilitate and support the incorporation of range management decisions (Variety Phase-In & Phase-Out, tail management) into the demand plan and assess implications for associated SKUs; track and monitor through the Commercial Unit S&OP process as required.
• Support the Commercial Unit operational SKU management process in line with regional portfolio and supply guidance.
• Lead the Commercial Unit SKU creation and retirement process, aligned with hurdles and regional portfolio decisions.

5-Year Planning

• Support the yearly Territory 5-year planning process.

S&OP Process

• Coordinate the monthly P&S MBR input and the quarterly S&OP review.

Link with P&S

• Coordinate the SBP&E connection between regional P&S and Territory/Commercial Unit teams.
• Manage season kick-off and season debrief meetings with Territory Commercial and regional P&S.

Process Set-Up and Implementation

• Serve as technical expert in forecasting tools, processes, and system integration with P&S, Finance, etc.
• Manage the interface with Commercial Unit and Regional Supply Operations, financial forecasting, budgeting, and S&OP, ensuring alignment with the Regional Business Planning Manager and Regional Portfolio team.
• Regularly refresh knowledge and train Territory Product Development Specialists, Commercial Unit Heads, and Sales Area Managers on processes, systems, KPIs, and business rules.
• Facilitate Territory/Commercial Unit improvement initiatives.

Required  

• Business, Science or Economics university degree or equivalent.
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written.
• Minimum 3 years experience in demand planning, supply planning or finance roles.
• Advanced analytical, statistical and reporting skills.
• Proficient SAP knowledge and IBP.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written.

Desired 

• Experience in Vegetable Seeds.
• APICS certification.

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. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Important: 

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. 

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment. 

All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability 

*This position will not provide relocation support. 

*This position will require immediate availability. 

Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life. 

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