• Ensures correct and timely Certificate of Conformity (CoC) issuance in relation to the productivity and quality targets of the Certification Center.
• Assess product and/or exporter risk levels, identification of product essential requirements and applicable standards following the Business Rules on conformity assessment, import eligibility and process flows, Conformity Assessment Instructions (CAIs), and other related references.
• Provides quality and technically based opinion on product standards and certification.
• Assists in the resolution of standards and certification cases and other requests and or inquiries by utilization of technical expertise on specific goods or commodity.

• Provides applicable product standards on the Report based on the Business Rules, using the SGS proprietary processing software- eTrade and other similar or related references
• Issues CoC’s based on Business Rules and conformity assessment instructions.
• Formulates Product Instructions based on product safety and performance standards
• Attends to all other operational concerns regarding Report issuance which needs technical and experienced opinion.
• Review the quality of the information and completeness of the documents and ensures that it is correctly indexed in the system.
• Review the file administration and standards of the Reports to be issued
• Provides timely and effective responses to the network in relation to inquiries concerning essential product requirements, standards, and service request inquiries.
• Participates in the comprehensive investigation and evaluation of files with standards disputes.
• Sends inquiries to the affiliates or Contract Management Offices (CMO) for additional information.
• Escalate cases of non-response status or high-risk disputes to Supervisor or Management.
• Prepares the PCA Position Paper to present the detailed basis for Standard selection and other evaluation activities.
• Actively attends and participates in team and company meetings/assemblies
• Performs duties or other responsibilities which may be assigned by the Management
• Assist in the maintenance of the Company Quality Management System and the Certification Center’s compliance to the TIC-CBCA Code of Practice and relevant standards (e.g. ISO 17020, ISO 17065)

Job Description

Process management:

Responsible for management and coordination of overall operations for team handling Insurance Claims and Non Claims related activities, SLA delivery across all processes, quality and general administration

Team Management and People Development:

Lead & motivate the team and leaders ensuring their development through direct coaching/feedback wherever required.

Support learning and development initiatives, provide coaching and counselling, drive staff motivation and retention programs.

Effectively implement rewards/recognition, appraisal & incentive programs. Create cross-functional teams to drive versatility and encourage team building

Key Role

• Ensuring all business requirements are met within specified timeframes to maintain service level arrangements
• Ensuring team output is as per the set quality standards and there are zero to minimal escalations or breaches
• Engage and build strong relationships with relevant internal and onshore stakeholders to effectively handle any concerns or escalations
• Provide performance feedback and coaching to the leaders. Identifying training needs for leaders as part of roll road map
• Reviewing succession planning across all designations and working on any gaps identified
• Good understanding of the Quality and Training Framework and principles
• Familiarity with IT ways of working and experience in liaising between business and IT
• Reviewing progress on projects to meet client productivity delivery timelines
• Conducting periodic reviews of team and service level performance with the leaders
• Working with the managers and identifying hiring requirements basis attrition pipeline to ensure adequate headcount is in place
• Regular reviews of man power planning to ensure that billability is within standards
• Closely working with key stake holders on any farming opportunities
• Leading client reviews as part of governance forums
• Periodic review of all knowledge materials and other critical process documents

Reporting Line

Senior Manager of HR Technology

Primary Responsibilities    

• The Manager of HR Technology (Workday) Services will be a key leader, starting with implementation and transitioning into steady-state operations.
• The successful candidate will lead and develop a team of Tier 2 analysts to fulfill critical client-side roles in our Workday implementation, while simultaneously developing our knowledge and capability to deliver outstanding support and service to stakeholders and end users for post go-live ownership of the Workday solution.
• During implementation, this leader will serve as the Workday Testing Lead, including the development of test strategies and plans, coordination of testing activities, development of KPIs, education of testers, and partner to both internal and third party Workday experts to ensure proper defect resolution and re-testing of the Workday solution.

Specific Responsibilities   

• As we transition to post go-live operations, accountabilities will include: Maintain Tier 0 support documentation for the Workday solution.
• Evaluate services request volume and trends, and leverage data to prioritize additional training needs and process improvements in Workday.
• Assist Regional HR Technology managers with continuous improvement at Regional level to reduce number of escalations required. Manage regression testing and new feature adoptions in Workday quarterly releases.
•  Supervise work and manage performance of Tier 2 analysts. Establish KPIs and implement continuous improvements in processes and team performance.

• Translate portfolio strategy into business campaign execution plan; allocate and manage resources; execute campaigns with business teams; monitor and find-tune performance
• Drive 4Ps of campaign tactics by bridging Portfolio Strategy and Busines sales teams
• Increase reach and drive loyalty of retailers
• Increase reach and drive loyalty of key farmer segments (BLOs, Contractors, Financiers)
• Leverage customer insights and partnering with customers to input into the development of a joint business plan.

Planning

• Work with Business Head and Portfolio Managers on portfolio prioritization, market & customer insights
• Drive the Campaign Management Process (Planning, Execution & Review)
• For Innovation products; Expedite Awareness-to-conversion-to-advocacy journey; achieve NPI peak sales in 3 years; drive NPI pre-launch activities to build a confidence with growers & channel partners thru pre-launch demos & showcasing
• For Pillars products; Protect and strengthen brand equity; achieve highest market share for strong brands
• Develop & deploy touchpoint strategy to achieve best ROI of A&P and 3P budgets

Product

• Segmentation and targeting analysis for each product
• Co-create campaign plans with Business Managers / Key Account Managers
• Demand planning / forecasting
• Develop and monitor market intelligence, bring customer insights in the Campaign plan.

Price

• Own transactional pricing
• Co-create with BMs/KAMs compelling commercial programs for retailers, growers
• Monitor prices of key products in key regions

Place

• Maximize retailer reach for portfolio
• Conceptualize and drive retailer loyalty programs and activities; own Tiwala Bayani Club

Promotion

• Drive campaign plans for reach, brand reminders, …
• Convert brand and portfolio plans in to tactical campaigns (value proposition, benefits narrative, target customers, pricing, activities etc.) with clear KPIs and evaluation
• Allocate and manage A&P resources
• Lead digital campaign activities
• Monitor campaign progress based on KPIs and enhance campaign performance

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

• Sales and Marketing principles, particularly around Campaign Management, Grower, Channel management and Marketing communications
• Understanding of Agri and Rural Marketing concepts and methods
• Understanding of grower/retailer behaviours
• Understanding and experience of digital systems required to implement the Campaign initiatives
• Understanding and experience of data and analytical tools
• Analytical skills to develop insights from the Campaign Execution data points/Capability Initiatives  

• Translate portfolio strategy into business campaign execution plan; allocate and manage resources; execute campaigns with business teams; monitor and find-tune performance
• Drive 4Ps of campaign tactics by bridging Portfolio Strategy and Busines sales teams
• Increase reach and drive loyalty of retailers
• Increase reach and drive loyalty of key farmer segments (BLOs, Contractors, Financiers)
• Leverage customer insights and partnering with customers to input into the development of a joint business plan.

Planning

• Work with Business Head and Portfolio Managers on portfolio prioritization, market & customer insights
• Drive the Campaign Management Process (Planning, Execution & Review)
• For Innovation products; Expedite Awareness-to-conversion-to-advocacy journey; achieve NPI peak sales in 3 years; drive NPI pre-launch activities to build a confidence with growers & channel partners thru pre-launch demos & showcasing
• For Pillars products; Protect and strengthen brand equity; achieve highest market share for strong brands
• Develop & deploy touchpoint strategy to achieve best ROI of A&P and 3P budgets

Product

• Segmentation and targeting analysis for each product
• Co-create campaign plans with Business Managers / Key Account Managers
• Demand planning / forecasting
• Develop and monitor market intelligence, bring customer insights in the Campaign plan.

Price

• Own transactional pricing
• Co-create with BMs/KAMs compelling commercial programs for retailers, growers
• Monitor prices of key products in key regions

Place

• Maximize retailer reach for portfolio
• Conceptualize and drive retailer loyalty programs and activities; own Tiwala Bayani Club

Promotion

• Drive campaign plans for reach, brand reminders, …
• Convert brand and portfolio plans in to tactical campaigns (value proposition, benefits narrative, target customers, pricing, activities etc.) with clear KPIs and evaluation
• Allocate and manage A&P resources
• Lead digital campaign activities
• Monitor campaign progress based on KPIs and enhance campaign performance

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

• Sales and Marketing principles, particularly around Campaign Management, Grower, Channel management and Marketing communications
• Understanding of Agri and Rural Marketing concepts and methods
• Understanding of grower/retailer behaviours
• Understanding and experience of digital systems required to implement the Campaign initiatives
• Understanding and experience of data and analytical tools
• Analytical skills to develop insights from the Campaign Execution data points/Capability Initiatives  

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Develop and drive supply chain and procurement activities for the BU
• Secure availability of resources and materials, achieve the required performance targets in terms of cost and delivery time
• Synchronize the requirements of the customer with the flow of materials from suppliers in order to achieve a balance between, high delivery performances, low working capital, and low spend.
• Manage Continuous Improvement of supply-chain processes and structure (strategy, methods, tools, personnel development, etc.) and related key figures.
• Ensure compliance to QHSE regulations.
• Drive internationalization of procurement activities
• Manage and coordinate key suppliers, assess supplier quality, secure priorities, availability of products and materials
• Define pricing and contractual conditions, negotiate discounts, and define terms of payment with suppliers
• Set and control saving targets for the relevant categories and track Implementation of cost reduction projects, ensure standard spend and savings reporting
• Lead projects for Make or Buy and drive for decisions & implementation
• Identify and assess key strategic suppliers for modules and complete machines
• Be the direct interface for Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Your Profile / Qualifications

• University, master’s degree in engineering or business administration or equivalent educational level.
• Min 10 years relevant experience in managing Supply Chain and
  Production in multinational companies
• Profound know how of supply/demand planning, warehousing and logistics in multisite environments
• Management Experience ((at least 5 years)
• Proficiency in ERP-systems (SAP) and Business Intelligence reporting Financial acumen.
• Experience in supplier management
• Experience in leading and implementation of corporate Supply Chain networks
• Profound project and change management skills
• Profound know how of international contract management
• Negotiation experience across the global supplier markets
• English, local language, and preferably further languages
• Profound leadership skills
• Entrepreneur in Supply Chain and Production.
• Keeps the overall BU needs and targets in focus, with a holistic view on performance impact
• Analytical capabilities, problem solving skills and ability to think strategically
• Adapts well to changes in assignments and priorities
• High performance and result orientation
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Track record of having good business sense and judgment in making decisions
• Intercultural experience and skills
• Strong communicator, good networker
• Strongly innovative thinking and change competence
• Work experience both in complex matrix and centralized organization

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• To deliver professional advice, support and training to management, employees and HSE managers / coordinators / champions to enable all Syngenta functions in Philippines to effectively implement their HSE responsibilities.
• To effectively assess and communicate actions to Leadership Teams (LTs), and to effectively communicate and implement HSE strategies.
• To deliver professional advice, support and training on the operational aspects of Syngenta’s HSE strategy and programs within Philippines.
• To roll out the Syngenta HSE Management System and Solutions packages into Philippines business functions and provide advice and support to enable them to meet Syngenta’s HSE Requirements.
• To monitor, analyze and report HSE performance each month to Philippines Country LT (CLT) and to the APAC Regional HSE Head.
• To support the business functions in the identification and assessment of HSE risks and in the delivery of appropriate mitigation strategies.
• To support the development of Philippines HSE managers/coordinators/ champions.
• To deliver advice and support to ensure local incident investigations identify true root causes, contain sufficient detail and quality to enable timely validation when first submitted.
• To conduct assessments, audits and reviews at Syngenta sites and at 3rd Parties according to the agreed audit plans.
• Ensure road safety for both 4-wheelers and 2-wheelers. Administrative responsibilities for fleet and NFTE (2-wheelers) should remain within their respective administrative functions.
• To identify and signal to the APAC Regional HSE Head where specialist HSE support is required.
• As a functional member of the APAC HSE Leadership Team (LT), effectively network across this group while having the ability and experience necessary to work independently and remotely.
• Lead the Drive for Life (DFL) program in Philippines across all functions.