Global AI Supply Chain Planner

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in our dynamic Supply Chain Planning team in Manchester? We are seeking a talented Global Supply Chain Planner to manage the end-to-end supply chain for some of our active ingredient families (with an average portfolio of $200 mil inventory value) with defined geographical scope providing options to meet commercial upsides and downsides.

• Manage the overall supply/demand balance for the respective portfolio by reviewing the sales forecast Active Ingredients (AI) net demands and creating balanced production/purchase plans for the planning horizon.
• Evaluate the system proposed supply plans and proactively identify demand uncertainties and future supply constraints to develop options/scenarios ensuring that future supply plans are optimized.
• Provide operational coordination across the end-to-end supply chain to achieve the right balance between inventory and customer service levels.
• Manage and maintain planning system master data quality and system parameterization to ensure quality automated supply plan generation.
• Utilize financial metrics to optimize cash management when managing trade‑offs between inventory production purchases and logistics decisions.
• Actively contribute to and coordinate execution of supply chain (re) design activities in close cooperation with the supply chain teams.
• Manage the planning reporting for sales and inventory; support AI planning team on monthly reporting cycle and develop and maintain reporting platform and KPI dashboard.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Mathematics Logistics Science or Engineering.
• Experience in collating and analysing data to drive process optimisation and implement measurable improvements to operational efficiency.
• Innovative mindset with excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding of Supply Chain Planning processes is an advantage.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, advanced planning systems and manufacturing processes is an advantage.
• Expert‑level Microsoft Office skills particularly in Excel (pivot tables dashboards).
• Fluency in English; additional languages are advantageous.

The role is based in our Global Operations Centre in Didsbury near Manchester. This is a hybrid contract with a minimum 2–3 days per week to be worked in the office with remote working available for the remainder of the week (for the first few months there will be a requirement to spend up to 3 days per week onsite). You will find a dynamic and agile working environment with a diverse and inclusive culture.

• Base salary of 52–62k per annum depending on experience.
• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday plus 8 UK Bank Holidays.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.
• Good onsite facilities.

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.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

Employment Type:

Full‑time