Job DescriptionAt 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 is seeking a Cereals Product Manager in Garden City, KS. This role will be accountable for the end-to-end commercial success of the cereals portfolio by owning portfolio strategy, positioning, pricing, demand planning, and lifecycle execution.
Accountabilities:- Own and execute the cereals portfolio strategy, comprising annual and 3-5-year business planning to drive growth, competitiveness, and profitability.
- Develop and implement product positioning, segmentation, and value propositions by translating agronomic and product performance data into commercial strategies.
- Lead pricing strategy and value realization efforts, balancing volume, market share, and margin objectives.
- Own the demand forecasting and planning process, aligning sales, supply, and product strategies to improve business predictability.
- Drive successful product launches, adoption, and lifecycle management decisions across the cereals portfolio.
- Collaborate across Sales, Agronomy, R&D, Marketing, and Supply Chain to influence decisions, align priorities, and deliver commercial results.
QualificationsRequired:- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Business, Marketing, or a related field required.
- 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Agronomy, Commercial Leadership, Portfolio Management, Strategy, or related seed industry roles.
- Demonstrated experience in the seed industry, with knowledge of cereals market dynamics and customer needs.
- Proven ability to translate technical, agronomic, or product performance data into commercial business decisions and market strategies.
- Experience developing and executing portfolio, product lifecycle, or go-to-market strategies that drive growth and profitability.
- Experience working cross-functionally with stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Agronomy, R&D, and Supply Chain organizations.
- Strong business acumen with experience in pricing strategy, demand planning, forecasting, and commercial analytics.
Desired:- Experience leading portfolio strategy across both near-term business planning and long-term growth horizons.
- Knowledge of distribution, channel management, and route-to-market strategies within the agriculture industry.
- Demonstrated ability to influence decisions and drive alignment without direct authority.
Additional InformationWhat We Offer: - A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.
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