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Offre d’emploi : Seed Production Agronomist

14 juin 2022

Description

Syngenta Group is one of the world’s leading agriculture innovation companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. Its 48,000 people across more than 100 countries strive to transform agriculture through breakthrough products and technologies that play a vital role in enabling the food chain to feed the world safely, sustainably and with respect for our planet. Swiss headquartered and Chinese-owned, the Group draws strength from its four business units – Syngenta Crop Protection headquartered in Switzerland, Syngenta Seeds headquartered in the United States, ADAMA headquartered in Israel, and Syngenta Group China – that provide industry-leading ways to serve customers everywhere.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet.

Location: this role will be based in Ait Amira / Chtouka Ait Baha – Morocco

Field Production Specialist

The Field Production Specialist (‘FPS’) is responsible for the realization of the seed production process regarding commercial and/or basic seeds in a designated area and/or crop. Is responsible for the realization of the Quantity, Quality, Timing and (purchase) Price (‘QQTP’) targets within a designated area and/or crop. Reports to the Field Production Manager Vegetables Morocco.

Accountabilities

Gives technical support/advice for seed multiplication orders on usage of parent seeds, treatments against infestations, irrigation practices etc.
Understand the seed production cropping dynamics and ensure seed multiplication capabilities are in place to meet those needs, with a clear focus on quality and customer responsiveness.
Determine production planning parameters such as production safety and base yield levels at grower level, to ensure production risks are balanced against the achievement of the supply plan.
Determine basic seeds requirements (e.g. quantity, timing) per multiplication process order and organize basic seed deliveries in cooperation with MOM, FPS and reginal field production specialist.
As the technical expert, provide crop/variety specific knowledge as required (e.g. advice on field capabilities needed).
Own, define, and communicate performance against agreed KPI’s.
Develop and maintain the Variety Repro process – supporting advancement of new varieties and challenging Portfolio Management on assortment decisions (productability input to H/VPC meeting).
Check harvest and processing operations incl. cleaning, treatments and packaging.
Contributes to the process of continuous improvement of the seed production process.
Perform the vendor/growers contracting process through agreeing purchase prices and other contracting terms within the framework set by Procurement and Field Production Management.
Identify new and develop new/existing growers/vendors and ensure all are tracked against the appropriate performance measures to drive continuous improvement.
Organize Vendor Progress Reporting concept to provide crop status updates from planting until processing (send yield and due date updates to MOM and Supply Planners).
Supports in the vendor/grower’s payment process (propose payment settlements to Field Production Manager and helps MOM in payment execution).

Qualifications

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or equivalent level with 2 to 3 years professional experience.
Functional knowledge of seed production, Veg agronomics production knowledge.
Project management skills.
Computer literate.
Result oriented and able to handle growers & vendors effectively.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Flexible team worker.
Fluency in English

Knowledge Skills & Experience

Develops plans that balance long term goals with immediate needs
Communicates inspirationally, gains commitment of key stakeholders in a compelling way
Focused and self-disciplined
Skillfully plans, organizes and monitors performance to meet deadlines
Makes sound judgments and timely decisions; readily understands complex issues and develops solutions that effectively address underlying problems
Result oriented and customer focused.
Cross cultural awareness
Strong drive to successfully complete projects

Interested? We look forward to receiving your online application including all relevant documents (cover letter, CV).

Please be aware that the job title may differ from the position title.

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

Qualifications
Primary Location
Morocco

Job
P&S – Production