Syngenta Looking for Logistics Invoicing Clerk at Gilroy, CA Full Time

About Syngenta

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture. (Can we change this to Horticulture?

About Us

Syngenta Flowers takes the best in Vegetative cuttings and seed genetics through a first-class supply chain to bring quality flowers to global greenhouse growers.

To support that challenge, the Syngenta Flowers team is currently seeking a Logistics Clerk to be a part of the Logistics and Transportation team. This is an entry level position with a large learning scope in transportation and global logistics.

You will help shape the future of agriculture by:

• Quality and Analysis: Managing Temperature Recorders and information for reports to QC and Logistics team.
• Program supply: Ensuring supply of temp recorders to farms (Alva, FL, Mexico, Guatemala, Kenya, and Ethiopia).
• Customs documentation: Assisting with shipment documentation, tracking, alerts, and reporting.
• Logistics administration and execution: Supporting in delivering routing schedules and documentation
• Helping to grow with new ideas and implement strategies to be the best supplier of flower genetics in North America.

Accountabilities

• Team player: Provide support to all logistics functions, focus on backing up Logistics Analyst duties. We are a lean organization with value on individuals as the strength of the team.
• Time Management: Prioritize workload and ensure timely delivery of product to meet customer orders.
• Data Entry and data integrity: Utilization of spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for analytical use, date entry, etc.
• Analysis: Spreadsheet analysis of temperature recorders weekly.
• Functional Support: Assist Customer Service with any and all requests in a timely manner for Track/Trace and all changes made to customer addresses.
• Daily updates on tracking numbers FedEx, UPS, etc.
• Daily updates on shipment’s movement.
• Customer Support: Assisting with delivering routing information to external parties
• Track and Trace: Fill in shipment volume tracking spreadsheet weekly.
• Support and interface with other departments as required maintaining good working relationships and open communication.
• Collaborative workplace: Effectively communicate with leadership and colleagues to collaborate and assess all working activities.
• ERP SAP learning: Execute Post Goods Invoicing
• Other duties may be required as determined by the Logistics Manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, Associates Degree.
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Suite experience.
• Shipping management experience preferred.
• Analytical experience preferred.
• Logistical experience preferred (ex. supply chain)
• Bilingual Preferred
• Individual must be authorized to work in the United States for Syngenta without work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer:

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, 9 Paid Holidays
• Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

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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