International Operations Specialist - Greensboro, NC

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have.

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

 

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

 

International Operations Specialist – Greensboro, NC

 

Role Purpose –

 Responsible for managing customer service activities and international transportation logistics for the successful and cost-effective delivery of active ingredients, raw materials and finished products to and from Syngenta IMC’s and third party customers. Executes the transport and country specific documentation required for Syngenta export shipments in assigned trade-lanes or region.Represents U.S. International Operations in local and global Supply Chain decisions.

 

Accountabilities –

 Ensures that all inbound or outbound international shipments are in regulatory compliance, and initiates corrective action for any customer service issues for assigned countries. Experience in screening for requirements of U.S. Export Controls and U.S. Customs procedures is required.  Syngenta’s U.S. export business is at $300 million annually with shipments consigned to 48 different countries.  The import business is rapidly growing with a commercial value of $600 million annually with duty liabilities of approximately $20 million.

 

 

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

 

Critical knowledge:

 Position requires a college degree with 2-5 years business experience preferably in Supply Chain Operations, Customer Service, Logistics or a International business field.  Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, German, or Chinese would be a plus. Candidate should have a working knowledge of export control regulations and IMDG, IATA, and DOT hazmat regulations. Preferred that candidate have US Customs broker license.

 

 

Critical experience:

 Experience in International Freight Forwarding or U.S. Customs Brokerage is critical.Background in Trade Control and US Customs regulations.Work in related fields as International Trade, Customer Service, order processing, and International transportation in the chemical industry would be a plus. 

 

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

 Candidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills, have an analytical mind, be detail-oriented, and possess strong organizational skills.  Proficiency with IBM compatible computers is a must. Proficiency in SAP, E-mail, and excellent phone and written communication skills is a must.  Candidate must have strong leadership skills and possess the ability to communicate in a global supply chain with diverse language and cultures.Licensed, or has general knowledge of U.S. Customs import procedures.Experience in Export Control regulations in initiating export activities for specifically assigned products.  General knowledge of Customs Bonded shipment requirements, and Foreign Trade Zone activities.

 

Critical leadership capabilities:

 Set direction – Must accept responsibility for performance in assigned trade-lanes and manage both internal and external service agents to accomplish objectives.Create Edge – Initiate ideas and innovative processes to streamline our processes, improve efficiencies and reduce costs.Drive Results – Accept accountability for assignments and focus on objectives that provide most benefit and added value to our organization.

 

 

All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

 

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

 

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com EOE