At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all 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 unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘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.

Customer Business Partner 

• Define, communicate, and measure success criteria (incl. customer satisfaction, incremental revenue growth) and trigger mitigation actions;
• Drive S&OP and IBP initiatives to drive improvements related to working capital and inventory management;
• Leads strategic & tactical supply readiness activities to enable on time launch management according to commercial needs;
• Leads SCM operations related to pruning and divestment initiatives;
• Keep up to date a robust Business Continuity Planning for SCM, O2C, QU;

• Manage credit risks (P&L), minimize overdues and ensure timely collections (cash);
• The incumbent demonstrates, credibly embodies and showcases VACC leadership towards RAD North America organization being a(n):

• Visionary who guides teams in defining the outcomes to deliver on the mission;

• Architect who shapes a value creating system to unleash the passion and energy of our people;
• Catalyst who removes roadblocks to facilitate connections and collaboration;
• Coach who helps teams learn and build the capabilities needed to create value for the customer and stakeholders;
• Standing member and active strategic contributor of the Customer Supply Chain Americas Leadership Team.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Leadership experience in managing operational teams;
• Knowledge of Sales & Operations Planning and forecasting;
• Strong digital mindset and knowledge of SAP system, especially APO;
• Excellent communications, stakeholder management and problem­ solving skills;
• Fluent English skills both in spoken and written form;
• Strong business acumen and financial knowledge;
• Courage and driving results in transforming environment;
• Customer oriented and manages complexity;
• Acts, learns fast and evolves: works in 90-days cycles, applies learnings fast and continually develops.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post graduate certificate in a supply chain management discipline;
• 8+ years of management experience in supply chain or manufacturing;
• Bachelor's degree in business administration;

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $150,400 to $225,600.  Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (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 1/2/2026.