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 is seeking a Vendor and Data Management Analyst in Nampa, Idaho. This role will be responsible for overseeing 3rd party testing activities, data entry and validation of Quality Control Data into SAP. This effort is to support Quality Control testing for basic and commercial seeds to deliver customer-focused world-class supply.

Accountabilities:

• Provide leadership for HSE compliance and continuous improvement for all QC testing activities.
• Manage sample flow to 3rd party test providers to meet demand levels.
• Provide technical support and analysis in making quality decisions related to inventory disposition that follows Syngenta's risk management policies, standards, and KPIs.
• Serve as an SAP Key User - support the validation of the SAP Quality Module Master Data.
• Support staff cross-training across functions and ensure HSE compliance within each process.
• Review and validate all QC test results conducted internally and externally and ensure that validations are in line with Syngenta protocols and the Association of Official Seed Analysts, International Seed Testing Association, Canadian Seed Law, and Federal Seed Act Rules as applicable.
• Effectively interact with members of the QC, sales, planning, and product development to complete testing.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of quality control testing and how the results of the lab impact product quality.
• Ensure that all testing results and SAP validations are in compliance with Syngenta global protocols and that results are reported accurately in a timely manner.
• Thorough knowledge of Syngenta global protocols.
• Facilitate communication between planning, QC, and 3rd party test providers.

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience or good knowledge of Quality Control, Planning & Logistics, and Quality Management operations.
• Effective communication to develop constructive relationships.
• Understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO).
• Experience in an international work environment; ability and passion to engage with various and diverse cultures and work habits.
• Experience in a logistic or quality admin-related function (preferably in a seed company).
• A B.S. in a relevant field is preferred, but applicants with a B.S. degree and commensurate experience will be considered; relevant fields of study include biology, agronomy, plant physiology and other related fields.
• Experience working with a large, multicultural team.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Desired:

• Familiarity with coding/scripting for data visualization tools to support advanced analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Experience with SAP preferred.

Additional Information

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 has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

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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