Regional Supply Project Lead

Ever wanted to change the world? Start by feeding the world. A strong foundation for the manufacturing food chain needs a robust and rigorous new product introduction process as well as a solid project management machine to deploy new molecules from discovery to the fields.  Keeping shelves full of crop protection products for farmers ultimately enables good food on our plates.

The Regional Supply Project Team is responsible for effective execution of pipeline and line extension product launches and supply chain improvements through cross-functional collaboration and project management. The scope of project activities may be regional or global and encompass a single business portfolio or multiple business portfolios with the overall objective to maximize business value growth, through the generation and delivery of a pipeline of new product launches and improvement ideas.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, problem solving, possess an owner mindset, refined sense of urgency and enjoys collaborating with multiple businesses, functions, and geographies. This role can accommodate a flexible work arrangement allowing work from home a couple days per week.

Role and Responsibility

• Lead cross-functional and cross-regional project teams in the end-to-end execution of complex supply chain projects (e.g. New Formulation, Product Line Extension, Purchase for Resale Launches; implementation of Active & Intermediate Source Changes, Co-formulant Source Changes, and Formulation & Packaging (F&P) Sourcing Evaluations, as well as other supply chain projects generated by business needs).
• Ensure definition or validation of the formulation & packaging strategy and overall supply chain network design, in adherence to regulatory, quality, and safety standards.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, defining scope, timelines, milestones, and control plans from initial concept to successful execution.
• Establish and manage project expectations with stakeholders at all levels through effective communication, fostering alignment and accountability throughout the project. Provide clear and consistent updates on timelines, costs, and risks.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate potential supply chain risks to safeguard new product launches and ensure continuity of supply.
• Represent Supply on Innovation Management Network Teams and Local Product Concept Teams, influencing early-stage product development decisions.
• Represent new launch projects in the 5-Year Supply Planning Process to ensure long-term capacity and resource alignment.
• Calculate new product launch costs and communicate cost assumptions to stakeholders for business case validation and decision making.
• Identify savings in existing supply chains through optimization or waste reduction.
• Champion the use of established project management best practices and work processes, ensuring a consistent and effective approach across all initiatives. Provide coaching and guidance to Regional Supply Project Team members.

Keys to Success

• Strong communication skills, verbal and written. Connect and integrate well with global and regional teams.
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot issue resolution.
• Exhibit strong organization skills and ability to balance multiple initiatives at once, depending upon the complexity and job level.
• Dedication and drive to execute project plans.
• Ability to quickly learn new applications and systems.
• Ability to work and thrive in a team-oriented environment. 
• Continuous innovation mindset.
• Ability to collaborate and work with diverse team members in different locations.
• Use influence and prioritization to build and execute plans.
• Create new opportunities and lead others to define a program and risks to implement an opportunity; lead others to embrace positive aspects of change and support their transition.
• Determine the overall scope of actions with minimal coaching; seek comprehensive input and conduct exhaustive information search to develop a solution or plan forward.
• Deliver presentations or reports that distill complex ideas into clear results and proposals; communicate appropriately to influence internal and external audiences.
• Proactive in creating informal teams or networks of colleagues to generate ideas; work with and through others to consistently influence direction and activity of teams.
• Proactively seek to understand stakeholder deliverables and work to design interdependent work processes and standards, with clear understanding of tradeoffs and priorities.
• Lead others in problem solving; developing options based on analytics and data.
• Project Management mindset, attention to details.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required; preferred disciplines include Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or another related field. 
• ASCM (formerly APICS) CPIM Certification is a plus.
• Fluent in English
• 4+ years of relevant work experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, R&D, Operations, Business, or related field
• Preferred experience in Project Management. Project Management Professional Certification, Six Sigma Certification, and/or Lean Practitioner is a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing tools and processes for data analysis.
• SAP / APO / BW (or equivalent) experience preferred.

VISA employment sponsorship is not available for this position.