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Senior Manager Supply Chain Ops Planning 

Senior Manager Supply Chain Ops Planning – Indianola, Pa

PURPOSE

This work leader role drives efficient and reliable supply by collaborating across supply chain planning and cross-functional teams to align resources, systems, and schedules with customer demand. The position enhances operational performance and inventory optimization through strong materials management expertise, while leading with a strategic, cost-conscious mindset and a focus on service excellence. The incumbent supports team development, quality, and safety, partners on capacity and capability alignment, and advances the operating model by embedding Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) and VACC leadership principles to prioritize and deliver high-impact outcomes. 

This position will have 2 site responsibilities, Indianola, PA and Saxonburg, PA. 

No Relocation and no sponsorship is available for this position.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own Site Supply Planning Performance:
  • Accountable for end-to-end supply planning, including scenario development and execution, ensuring alignment to customer demand, site priorities, and performance targets;

• Drive Operational Excellence & Risk Mitigation:
• Leads planning across product and asset level, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to optimize service, cost, and inventory outcomes;
• Enable Materials & Supplier Integration: 
• Ensures alignment of component forecasting, material supply, and supplier collaboration to secure continuity of supply and support key business events; 
• Lead Capacity, Resource & Financial Alignment:
• Integrates capacity, workforce, and volume planning with financial forecasts to ensure delivery against business and site objectives;
• Influence Cross-Functional Alignment & Governance:

• • Acts as the planning representative within site leadership forums (e.g., SLT), driving alignment, decision-making, and transparency across functions; 

• Advance Operating Model & Strategic Initiatives: 
• Leads and contributes to key initiatives, including lifecycle programs and PSS SC Pillar, while evolving the supply planning operating model to improve efficiency and responsiveness; 
• Develop Talent & Drive DSO Culture: 

• • Builds team capability through coaching and mentorship while embedding Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) principles to foster accountability, collaboration, and focus on high-impact priorities. 

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• BA/BS required in Supply Chain management, business studies, computer science, industrial engineering, economics or an equivalent qualification; 
• 5+ years of relevant operational experience in SCM, Manufacturing, Procurement, or Quality in the Life Science or FMCG industry;  
• Strong understanding of the healthcare industry and supply chain operations, including products, manufacturing processes, quality, and logistics; 
• Expertise in supply chain planning tools (e.g., OMP, APO) and strong understanding of planning principles, inventory management, and data-driven decision-making;
• Working knowledge of legal, regulatory, and GMP/GxP requirements within a manufacturing environment; 
• Proven ability to solve complex business problems, apply analytical techniques, and balance short-term execution with longer-term impact; 
• Experience leading medium to high-complexity supply chain work, with strong decision-making, prioritization, and ownership mindset; 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and engage effectively across all organizational levels;
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and shared accountability across cross-functional teams, aligned with Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) principles; 
• Adaptable and resilient, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong focus on continuous improvement, change management, and operational excellence; 
• Proven ability to coach and develop others, lead with purpose, promote inclusion, and build high-performing teams.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $131,600.00 to $197,400.00.  Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant).  Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. 

This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 8-3-26.

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