Regional supply project specialist

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what comes next. No matter what your role is, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture, solving the world's food challenges through innovation, technology, and putting people first. You have the opportunity to join our team as Regional Supply Project Specialist in Alphaville, São Paulo . 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. _Responsibilities:_ Collaborate cross functionally to identify new launches and supply chain improvement opportunities. Identify and take action to mitigate supply risks, ensuring successful and effective new product launches as well as overall projects execution in compliance. Establish project expectations with key stakeholders and manage expectations with effective communication throughout the project, including expected project timeline, associated costs, and status. Define, execute, and maintain the project plan, timeline, stakeholder communication plan, and control plan for all assigned projects. Responsible for identifying savings in existing supply chains through optimization or waste reduction. Lead cross-functional and cross-regional project teams in creating and implementing an integrated work plan to deliver project objectives and milestones, mainly focused on low to medium complexity projects (e.g. Product Line Extension, Purchase for Resale launches, Co-Formulant Change implementation, Spot Inventory Movement, Distribution Network changes, Create New/Change Coding, Shelf Life Extension, Packaging Change, and other lower to medium complexity supply chain projects generated by business needs). May support Regional Supply Project Lead/Manager in implementation of low to medium complexity projects. Ensure validation of the formulation & packaging strategy and overall supply chain network design for Product Line Extensions and Purchase for Resale launches and align those to the regional supply chain for implementation. Ensure that established work process and project management best practices are leveraged and utilized throughout project; consult and involve the Regional Supply Project Lead/Manager for guidance and coaching. _Requirements:_ Bachelor's Degree required ; preferred disciplines include Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or another related field. Fluent in English 2 years of relevant work experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, R&D, Operations, Business, or related field (OR) Master's / advanced graduate degree in a Supply Chain related field Preferred experience in Project Management . Project Management Professional Certification, Six Sigma Certification, and/or Lean Practitioner is a plus. ASCM (formerly APICS) CPIM Certification is a plus. Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing tools and processes for data analysis. SAP / APO / BW (or equivalent) experience preferred. _Key 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. Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws. Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. 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