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’s Hiring Team is seeking a Hybrid Europe Seeds Logistics Operations Lead in Budapest.

The Regional Logistics Operations Lead is responsible for managing daily logistics operations, ensuring efficient execution of transport and warehouse activities, and leading a team to deliver excellent service levels to our customers. This role focuses on day-to-day operational excellence, process improvement, and effective coordination with 4PL partners and other internal stakeholders (Finance, Quality, Customer Service, Regional Planning, Order Management & Regional Transport and Warehousing Manager).

Accountabilities:

Team Leadership

Lead and mentor the logistics coordinators team
Assign daily tasks and responsibilities
Monitor team performance and productivity
Ensure proper shift coverage and workload distribution • Promote safety and quality standards
Address team concerns and issues
Set clear objectives and KPIs for team members

Operational Oversight

Monitor daily logistics activities
Track operational KPIs
Ensure timely resolution of issues
Coordinate with internal stakeholders
Identify operational risks and mitigation actions
Close follow-up on customs
Coordinate with 4PL, carriers and warehouses

Process Ownership and Continuous Improvement:

Maintain and update operational procedures including best practices sharing
Identify efficiency improvement opportunities
Implement process enhancements
Monitor compliance with SOPs
Lead operational excellence initiatives
Support system improvements

Exception Management

Prioritize and manage rush orders
Monitor and address demurrage situations
Handle Non-conformities
Implement corrective actions
Track and report exceptions
Minimize operational disruptions

4PL Operational Management

Conduct weekly operational reviews
Monitor daily 4PL performance
Address operational issues
Ensure effective communication
Track service level compliance
Validate operational charges
Maintain operational records

Required:

Technical & Functional Skills
Strong knowledge of transportation and warehousing operations (road, sea, air)
Experience with 3PL / 4PL operating models
SAP or similar ERP systems knowledge
Bachelor’s degree
Fluent English language knowledge
Fluent Hungarian language knowledge

Desired:

Strong leadership
Stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to work cross-functionally and in an international environment
Structured, detail-oriented, and solution-driven mindset
Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced operational context
Change management mindset
Decision-making and crisis management capabilities
Proactive, hands-on, high-level of ownership and accountability
French language knowledge nice to have

What We Offer

An environment where every voice matters, professional growth is encouraged, and work-life balance is prioritized.

Comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness coverage tailored to your location.

Learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and additional benefits in accordance with local practices.

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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Europe Seeds Logistics Operations Lead

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