Operational Supply Planning

Operational Supply Planning

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where, Health for all and hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from the unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘the impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. 

When you show proactivity and ambition, we’ll harness it through various opportunities and challenges in the diverse areas of our business – all with a strong and meaningful purpose. Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? How do you want to make a difference? The choice is yours, and we’ll help you get there. Be better together. Be Bayer. 

Main Purpose

The role plays a pivotal part in supply chain planning by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient supply, optimal use of resources, and effective systems utilization. It is responsible for defining demand-aligned schedules, enabling strong operational and tactical planning, and improving supply performance and inventory optimization. The position leads the Country S&OP and S&OE processes for ConoSur to ensure stable supply in line with service level agreements while managing site COGS through impactful, data-driven decisions. The role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership, collaboration, and a clear focus on cost efficiency and service levels.        

Your mission will be to

• Focuses on high-impact planning and demand/supply management activities within the supply chain
• Drives cost-saving opportunities to improve supply efficiency and optimize COGS
• Acts as the main interface with Commercial and local planning teams to align strategy with supply plans
• Develops supply scenarios, manages order transitions, and leads supply reviews and risk mitigation
• Oversees write-off performance, inventory, resource, and staffing planning
• Ensures high standards in forecasting, material ordering, data accuracy, and supplier collaboration
• Leads continuous improvement of supply chain processes and systems
• Supports product lifecycle activities, including launches, transfers, and divestments
• Leads or supports key initiatives, projects, and change management activities
• Mentors and develops team members to build a high-performing supply planning organization

Unlock your potential

• University degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Economics, or equivalent experience
• Several years of operational experience in SCM, Manufacturing, Procurement, or Quality within Life Sciences or FMCG
• Strong knowledge of the healthcare industry and supply chain transformation
• In-depth understanding of planning, production sites, quality, and logistics operations
• Ability to address short-term and tactical supply chain challenges
• Proficient in SCM systems (e.g., OMP, APO) for planning, inventory, and logistics
• Solid understanding of regulatory, legal, and GMP/GXP requirements
• Experience leading complex supply chain work and product lifecycle changes
• Fluent in English

YOUR APPLICATION 
 
This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer. 
 
Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination. 

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