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1 The Syngenta Production & Supply Graduate Program Building your career in the Production & Supply organization while helping to meet the rising demand for food, feed and fuel * Our work matters The Syngenta Production & Supply Graduate Program March 2011 For application and further information please visit Syngenta Crop Protection AG, Basel, Switzerland

2 Help Syngenta keep and enforce its leading position in the industry. Become a Production & Supply professional. As global demand for food and fuel continues to rise, we are dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Syngenta is one of the world s leading companies with more than 26,000 employees in over 90 countries. We work in a collaborative environment where personal contribution is rewarded and growth and development are at the heart of our culture. Through our world-class science, global reach and commitment to working with our customers, we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. There s never been a more important time to join Syngenta. Dear graduate As a university graduate, you are now faced with new professional challenges. At Syngenta, you can choose a career path that is perfectly suited to your individual needs. Syngenta is a world leader in agribusiness and we offer you exciting career opportunities in a dynamic environment with one common purpose: bringing plant potential to life. We promote sustainable agriculture and help to produce high-quality, affordable food. In doing so, we support food supply for a growing world population. Through the effective procurement, production and distribution of our products, we ensure that we can meet our commitments to our customers around the world. That is why the Production & Supply organization plays a vital role in our company in over 90 countries worldwide. We are looking for university graduates who are keen to develop their expertise and make a difference. Your contribution matters in a company that is committed to helping solve some of the world s most pressing issues such as the need to produce more food from existing agricultural land and to observing the highest standards of safety and environmental care. Discover the full potential of the Syngenta Production & Supply Graduate Program. We are looking forward to introducing you to Syngenta and to giving you an insight into a possible career in our global company. Mark Peacock Head Global Operations Content Become a Production & Supply professional. Mark Peacock, Head Global Operations... 3 Introducing Production & Supply... 4 The Syngenta Production & Supply Graduate Program... 6 Frequently asked questions... 8 Overview of roles in Production & Supply

3 Contributing to addressing some of the planet s most critical issues. Introducing Production & Supply. Syngenta products improve the yield and nutritional value of crops, enabling growers to produce more food on existing farmland. The key focus of the Production & Supply organization is to source, manufacture and distribute the products as efficiently and responsive as possible, to deliver our commitments to our customers. 4 RZ01_SCP_057_supplygraduate2011.indd 5-6 Plants are the food we eat, the air we breathe, the environment we enjoy. Plants are essential for life. They continually renew many of the earth s resources. They provide food, oxygen, fuel, shelter, clothing, medicine and more. Unlocking the full potential of plants will help the world overcome crucial challenges. With global population increasing rapidly, growers have more and more people to feed. Natural resources such as land and water are limited. So, agriculture has to raise its yields of quality crops. Syngenta today provides a unique combination of modern technology to help growers meet that challenge from seeds to crop protection products. Values that add value Some more food for thought did you know? By 2030, the global population will rise by about a third to 8 billion people but global calorie demand will increase by 50% 40% of the world s food would not exist without crop protection products that is why the world can produce enough food to provide every person with more than 2,700 calories per day 20 billion liters of Europe s beer come from Syngenta barley. So do 70% of Scotch Whisky and 50% of every Guinness 1 in 7 tomatoes in the world come from Syngenta Syngenta introduces 100 new ornamental varieties every year Some 4,500 Syngenta employees work in Research and Development we spend more than $1 billion per year on R&D The Production & Supply organization is critical to the success of the company. Our activities are broad ranging and include Procurement, Supply Chain Operations and Management, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Health and Safety. On a day to day basis we are faced with exciting challenges such as how to efficiently source raw materials and intermediate products or how to build a safe and efficient production line. Moreover, we deal with planning our production based on sales forecasts and with how emerging technology solutions will help us become more effective. Our knowledge and technology improve the productivity of agriculture worldwide, and contribute to the environment and the quality of life. We do this through our values: Innovation. We are passionate about always seeking better ways. Intensity. We speak our minds. We listen. We act. Health. We want to help, and are motivated to make a difference. Performance. We don t shy away from challenges, we relish them. The many different activities within Production & Supply create a varied and geographically dispersed team. We value this diversity as it enables us to draw on local expertise, innovation and resources to deliver value and enabling our growth :09

4 Building a rewarding career in the Production & Supply organization. The Syngenta Production & Supply Graduate Program. Through our Production & Supply Graduate Program you will be given the opportunity to develop your career path in a way that meets your individual needs. You ll learn about and gain experience in the various elements of our Production & Supply business, such as procurement, supply chain management, logistics and customer service. Contribute to our success Critical to our success is having talented individuals who can help us grow our business. Complementing our internal succession pipeline, we seek graduates with relevant education or work experience and the potential to develop their careers within Syngenta Production & Supply. Our three years rotational program is based in Basel our global and EAME regional headquarters as well as in other European key countries such as France, the Netherlands and Eastern Europe. During this time individuals will work in 2 3 different areas across our Production & Supply organization. This provides broad business exposure and understanding and will lead to a wealth of career opportunities across Syngenta. We expect individuals careers to develop across different business areas and geographies, therefore candidates must have the fl exibility and passion for working internationally in the future. Great people to support our business priorities We are looking for individuals with a broad range of skills who will be able to take advantage and add value to the different areas of our rotational program. This will include at least a bachelor degree or equivalent qualifi cation in a relevant Production & Supply discipline, such as Procurement, Logistics, Chemistry, Engineering or Manufacture Engineering. In addition to excellent English, speaking another language is a defi nite advantage. You ll need strong problem solving, project manage ment and analytical skills along with a high level of numeracy, strong organizational skills and an approach that focuses on getting results. You will also need to be proactive and an agile learner. In addition, given the global reach and scope of our business, you will need the fl exibility to work in different geographies and across different business cultures. Candidates may have recently completed their studies and be looking for a fi rst position or may have already gained up to three years post University experience now wishing to broaden their skills. Does this sound like you? Then we very much look forward to receiving your application. For application and further information please visit: 6 7

5 Kickstart your professional career and get a broad exposure to Syngenta. Frequently asked questions. The graduate program is a great way to kickstart my professional career, and I get a broad exposure throughout Syngenta. My goal is to become a key decision maker, driving future strategies for Syngenta! Marc-Olivier Zwicky, Supply Graduate How does the Production & Supply Graduate Program operate? We are committed to offering individuals opportunities to broaden their skills across a variety of functions in Production & Supply on a permanent work contract. New recruits spend something between 6 and 18 months in a role to go through a full learning curve. This means that individuals will go through 2 3 different roles over 3 years. This will be based on the needs of the business at the time and the new recruit s skills and experience. In practice this means a new recruit could enter into Syngenta working on a Procurement project for 12 months, then work in a distribution role for 18 months and spend the remainder of their time in a Production & Supply planning role. What can I expect from Syngenta? We want to provide our employees with varied, interesting and challenging careers and we feel that our program offers just this. Joining our team new recruits will quickly start to work on significant and complex projects which will accelerate their learning. What will be expected of me? In return we expect committed, enthusiastic and proactive individuals who have a thirst for learning within a Production & Supply environment. We also look for internationally mobile candidates enjoying to work across different countries. Once I join how will we manage my career? After a suitable period of time during which you have performed and confirmed your high potential you will join the internal talent pool along side with other Syngenta talents. Your career will be managed in line with our state-of-the-art Talent Management Processes including mentoring from Senior Line Managers. In addition, there will be lots of opportunities to build your internal network. I decided to take part in the program because of its scope. I think it is a very good opportunity to get exposure to different areas of supply chain within three years. Furthermore, as a leading global company, Syngenta is an attractive employer for my career development. Mykola Titov, Supply Graduate During the three-year graduate program, I have the opportunity to meet a new team and become familiar with a new department every year. This rotation gives me a varied insight into the different jobs in supply chain and logistics and I can develop a broad network of contacts. Iko Alavo, Supply Graduate 8 59

6 Managing, Planning, Scheduling, Purchasing. Overview of roles in Production & Supply. The type and content of roles within the Production & Supply Graduate Program will be designed by the needs of the business and also the skills and capabilities of the graduates. This could include the following roles. Procurement Specialist The purpose of this role is to provide expert process and system support to the assigned Buyers (specifi cally) and Procurement (generally) and to proactively support the Buyers in the delivery of the negotiated cost savings by the timely management of administrative data and by assisting in establishing new sources of supply. In addition to manage an assigned portfolio of materials ensuring secure, on time, minimum cost of supply. Manage SAP for the assigned Buyers in the areas of Contract and Schedule creation/maintenance, Info record & source list maintenance, workfl ow completion, the resolution of Invoices blocked for payment and all related activities. Provide support for the following activities: portfolio review, supplier presentation, the implementation of procurements strategies, Contract compliance, Supplier Relations Management, Vendor Performance Management (On Time In Full and to quality standards) and internal reporting. Support procurement managers in the identifi cation and approval of alternative sources of supply by extensive use of the e-quote tool in preparing sourcing analyses, supplier research and supply scenario comparisons. Negotiation of price and delivery terms for assigned portfolio of materials. For assigned portfolio of materials document sourcing analyses and supply market key drivers. Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and internal functions. Toll Manufacturing Scheduler Customer Service Manager (CSM) The purpose of this role is to ensure customer service and supply performance is delivered by following Syngenta processes and systems; and to achieve high service level and customer satisfaction. To effectively follow the key Syngenta business processes to ensure supply performance is delivered (including where appropriate, order processing, documentation, data management, inventory control etc). Supply Chain Planner The purpose of this role is to maintain the supply plan across a defi ned group of assets, providing options to meet upsides and downsides; and to provide operational co-ordination along the supply chain. Key contacts will include the Regional Product/Brand Managers, Regional Marketing Managers, Asset Managers, Regional Procurement, Distribution Planners and Supply Chain Planners. To ensure Syngenta s license to operate is maintained by full adherence to Syngenta policies and processes. To actively communicate with market and supply contacts to identify and correct issues in a timely fashion. Develop skills and knowledge to enable CSMs to support added value activities such as forecast acquisition, projects, improvement work, logistics expertise etc. To effectively share information and resources to the overall benefi t of the customer service department and Syngenta. promised customer delivery dates as far as possible. Develop, agree and manage Tactical Supply Plans based on Differentiated Supply Principles. Ensure the optimization of inventory throughout the regional supply chain, through establishing stock targets as appropriate which meet Customer Service levels and minimize working capital. Work with the Active Ingredient (AI) Supply Chain Planner to ensure the supply of AI meets the uncertainty covered by the Regional Tactical Supply Plans. Establish and maintain strong relationships with regional commercial organization, global AI planning, regional manufacturing to enable transparency and delivery of market requirements. Ensure the operational execution of the range management process for regional products, ensuring the effi cient introduction and removal of The purpose of this role is to maintain the overall production plan across a group of tollers providing options to meet variances in demand and supply and to co-ordinate along the supply chain. Key contacts include Order Management, Manufacturing Managers, Vendor Schedulers, Supply and Distribution Planners. The creation of balanced production plans on the specifi c toller asset(s) over the current season (up to 12 months horizon). Work with formulation, fi ll and packaging (FF&P) and Supply Chain Planners (SCP) to ensure appropriate balance between manufacturing responsiveness, cost effi ciency and inventory holding. Escalate and support the resolution of toller capacity issues with the appropriate FF&P SCPs. Supply Chain Project Manager In this role you support cross functional change projects with the aim of improving supply chain performance in alignment with strategic business objectives. Support the FF&P SCPs in the development of Tactical Supply Plans (TSP). Execute the agreed TSPs. Ensure the optimization of toller inventory of components and formulated bulks to minimize working capital. Establish and maintain strong relationships with tollers, both internal and 3rd party to enable transparency and delivery of responsiveness. Be the key operational Syngenta contact with 3rd Party tollers. Manage the Plant/Unit (toller) specifi c aspects (e.g, codes) of the range management process for regional products (product life-cycle), ensuring both the effi cient introduction and removal of products where appropriate. Measure and report production performance, On Time In Full etc. to the toller review process. Support development of project business cases through assessment activities. Provide project planning and individual project team coordination. Develop and provide communications to key stakeholders regarding project status and upcoming project planning windows to ensure business partners are aware of current and projected resource commitment to them. Maintain the overall supply/demand balance through a review of the 3rd party customer sales Work with colleagues to develop, plan, and in forecasts & uncertainty; the creation of balanced some cases, new business initiatives and change production plans and the provision of a monthly management programs in cross functional teams inventory projection for Regional Stock. by performing current state analysis, identifying Proactively identify demand uncertainties and gaps and needs, and defi ning current and to-be future supply constraints and develop options/ organization/business processes and capabilities For more information about Syngenta scenarios for their resolution which preserve products where appropriate. assessing and managing risk. please refer to