Phyto Specialist

As the Phytosanitary Specialist your main purpose is to ensure a flawless and error proof phyto process to ensure first time right shipments to our end customers and Bayer entities. You ensure to coordinate and monitor training and full preparation of at least two people as full back up for your role, to manage the risks (Covid -19, urgencies, unplanned absences, vacation time).

This position will be based in Enkhuizen.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the first time-right creation of phytosanitary documents based on Dutch export and country of destination requirements.
• Point of contact of NvwA officials and for all internal questions
• Keep yourself informed on all internal and external country requirements in a pro-active way
• You provide input for functional meetings
• Liaise with covering authorities e.g. Plantum, NvwA
• Keep all internal and external stakeholders involved and up to date
• Train phytosanitary coordinators on the country specific requirements and phyto creation
• Seeking the possibilities for process and cost optimization to ensure efficient and lean process (automation is key)
• Ensures that country specific requirements are maintained properly within work instructions and procedures
• Up to date manual for Phyto creation
• Participation in projects, cross functional

WHO YOU ARE

We are seeking for a professional who possesses the following qualifications:

• Bachelor (HBO) or equivalent
• At least 3 years’ experience with previous experience in Phyto and Microsoft Excel
• You have previous experience with Sales Order Processing Systems and you are familiar with SAP (key user level)
• You have good knowledge in Foreign trade, E-CERT and STRATECH
• Certificate of Good Conduct (VGB)
• Demonstrated success working in multinational environment.
• Strong communication skills in English and Dutch

WHAT BAYER OFFERS YOU

As a modern employer, we take care of our employees and help them find a balance between career development opportunities and personal life planning. We offer our employees a wide range of career prospects, a modern working environment and competitive compensation. Bayer employees benefit from great employment conditions, such as:

• An excellent competitive salary based on a 38-hour workweek
• An additional 8,33% holiday allowance and a bonus (based on company results)
• 25 days of leave, with the option of buying a maximum of 10 additional days
• A solid retirement plan and bicycle lease plan
• An inspiring working environment with professional and committed colleagues
• A successful innovative organization with international career possibilities
• Challenges and possibilities to learn and to develop