What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Specialist Import position at Syngenta?
Company Description
About Syngenta
At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.
Job Description
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 Logistics Team is seeking a Logistics Specialist Import in Greensboro, NC. This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance and management of Research and Development import samples, as well as supporting the Customs Lead with reconciliation and global import operations, as needed.
Accountabilities
What We Offer:
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.
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About Syngenta
At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.
Job Description
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 Logistics Team is seeking a Logistics Specialist Import in Greensboro, NC. This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance and management of Research and Development import samples, as well as supporting the Customs Lead with reconciliation and global import operations, as needed.
Accountabilities
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (Syngenta Research and Development scientists, the Syngenta Trade Compliance team, and the Environmental Protection Agency).
- Manage Research and Development import samples.
- Assist with continuous improvement efforts, procedures, and projects.
- Assist with audit imports and monthly ACH duty payments, as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Logistics preferred, or relevant experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in imports.
- Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office software systems.
- Strong analytical skills and detail-oriented.
- Strong communication and forward-thinking skills.
- Ability to develop a cohesive set of relationships across the organization and with third parties to accomplish objectives.
- Ability to assist with sound business improvements.
- Process-oriented.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Flexibility and capacity for change.
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, 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.
- 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.
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.
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